About
A succulent evergreen perennial to 30cm, with weak, pendent stems bearing red-edged, oval leaves and panicles of nodding tubular orange-red flowers 2cm in length from late winter.
About the genus
Kalanchoe can be annuals, biennials, perennials, shrubs or trees, with succulent, simple or pinnately lobed foliage and tubular or bell-shaped flowers with four lobes
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-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 height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow indoors in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added extra grit in bright filtered light. Water moderately when in growth, sparingly when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or offsets in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs and vine weevil
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a leaf spot