Kalanchoe rhopalphyllum — Upright, compact, freely branching

Overview

Kalanchoe rhopalphyllum is a upright, compact, freely branching cactus succulent in the genus Kalanchoe, part of the Crassulaceae family, with dark green foliage. Kalanchoe rhopalphyllum grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained and cactus or succulent mix soils and neutral to slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include indoor container plant and patio plant in summer.

About

Chromosome counts doubtfully reported are here excluded (see Table 1 in Smith 2022 a: 158 – 162). As far as possible, characters that can be easily observed with the naked eye are used in the key. In the case of Kalanchoe, its conservation against Vereia Andrews (1798: t. 21) was proposed formally (Parkinson 1987 a: 85 – 86). Seda. ”, i. e., what is known today as the Crassulaceae, he provided the following description for the genus in an analytical Table: “ Feuilles. Mr Andry Petignat, Hermann Petignat’s son, an author and the current owner of the Arboretum d’Antsokay informed us that K. × descoingsii was not imported to his garden and therefore most likely spontaneously arose there. Grow it in full sun and well-drained and cactus or succulent mix soil. In UK gardens it needs subtropical warmth and glass protection in the UK (RHS H1b). It works well for indoor container plant and patio plant in summer.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Kalanchoe

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Well-drained, cactus or succulent mix
Soil pH: Neutral to slightly acidic
Soil moisture: Low
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered from strong winds
UK hardiness: H1b

Plant details

Kalanchoe rhopalphyllum size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Cactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
Habit: Upright, compact, freely branching
Foliage: Dark green
Suggested uses: Indoor container plant, patio plant in summer

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Kalanchoe rhopalphyllum

Propagation: Leaf cuttings, stem cuttings, offsets
Pest resistance: Moderate
Disease resistance: Moderate

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Kalanchoe rhopalphyllum?

Kalanchoe rhopalphyllum prefers full sun. It suits sheltered from strong winds positions.

What soil does Kalanchoe rhopalphyllum need?

Kalanchoe rhopalphyllum grows best in well-drained and cactus or succulent mix soil. It prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays low.

Is Kalanchoe rhopalphyllum hardy in the UK?

Kalanchoe rhopalphyllum has an RHS hardiness rating of H1b, meaning it needs subtropical warmth of 10–15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.

How do I propagate Kalanchoe rhopalphyllum?

Leaf cuttings, stem cuttings, offsets.

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