Kalanchoe beharensis

Felted Kalanchoe

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A robust succulent shrub native to Madagascar featuring thick, velvety gray-green leaves with distinctive brown felted margins. It grows upright and develops a woody stem over time.
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Plant Details

Common Name Felted Kalanchoe
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Kalanchoe
Species Beharensis
Origin Madagascar
Blooming Small clusters of tubular red or orange flowers in late winter to spring.
Leaf Color Gray-green with brown felted margins
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Cactus or succulent mix with added perlite for drainage

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Watering

Allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright light required; avoid scorching midday sun in summer, prefers full sun indoors.

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Fertilization

Apply diluted liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (spring/summer).

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Pruning

Pinch back tips to encourage bushiness, remove spent flower stalks.

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 5000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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