Tuesday, January 4, 2011

My Succulent plant collection - Kalanchoe thyrsiflora

Family: Crassulaceae.
Genus: Kalanchoe.
Species: thyrsiflora.
Aka:Paddle plant, desert cabbage.
Origin:South Africa.
Height:50-60 cm
Sun Exposure:Full Sun to partial shade
Frost tolerance : to -3C.
Soil pH: 6-8
Flowers:light yellow.
Watering :average need,do not over water.
Propagation :by seeds,leaf cutting and cuttings(offsets).
Notes:In full sun leaves border turn to beautiful reddish.
          Attract snails.
          Very easy to grow,almost disease free.
          Drought tolerant





         

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