About
Kalanchoe manginii, beach bells, is a succulent perennial with pendent branches bearing spoon-shaped, fleshy leaves and loose panicles of tubular, urn-shaped, red flowers to 2.5 cm long in spring. An ornamental and easy-care succulent for a hanging basket or sunny windowsill.
About the genus
Kalanchoe are annuals, biennials, perennials, shrubs and small trees with succulent, simple or pinnately lobed foliage and tubular or bell-shaped flowers with four lobes. One of the most diverse succulent genera, ranging from compact houseplants to large, impressive shrubs. Easy to grow in sunny, frost-free conditions.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Cactus Succulent, Houseplants
HabitPendulous weeping
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toMadagascar
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost with additional sharp sand or grit in full light with good ventilation. Water moderately throughout the year but more sparingly in winter. In the growing season feed a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 19 - 21°C in early spring or by offsets
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs and aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews and a rust