Kalanchoe×richaudiiDesc .
Kalanchoe richaudii
family line : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SedoideaeTribe : KalanchoeaeGenus : Kalanchoe
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The specific name " richaudii(rih - OW - dee - eye ) " honor Philippe Richaud , a Gallic explorer of Madagascan xerophytic vegetation , who bring in this plant to the attention ofKalanchoeauthority Bernard Descoings .
Kalanchoe×richaudiiis native toMadagascar . It is a born loanblend that results from a hybridisation betweenKalanchoe roseiandKalanchoe delagoensis .
Kalanchoe×richaudiiis a lush plant with a simple erect theme and sarcoid leaf that produce plantlet mostly from the axils rather than the tip or margins . The elliptical , coarsely serrated leaves ofKalanchoeroseicombine with the cylindrical , camo - colored farewell ofKalanchoedelagoensisto acquire an intermediate with pastel pinkish - blushed , linear , serrate leaves . The plantlets are contrasting pale park and are larger and more luxuriant than the plantlet of other penis of theBryophyllumgroup .
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Like both parents , the pendant tubular flower are also relatively magnanimous and showy compared with the foliage .
USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Kalanchoecare is minimal , but be conservative about light degree . Intense sunlight can burn the peak of the leave . When growing Kalanchoes , stead pots in fond sun to light shade region .
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The flowering varieties are highly rewarding for their colorful and long - lasting flower . They favour bright , cheery locations , especially in the growing season . pee reasonably from fall to winter when the growing is most active . Reduce lachrymation during the hottest summertime month when the plants are mostly dormant and wintertime when the growth slows significantly . Let the soil open juiceless out between watering . watch over the fleshy leaf for signs of water hurt . An ordinarypotting soil mixis fine . Feedbi - weekly during the growing season with a liquid fertilizer , or use dull - release pellet .
These small plants take repotting every few class . When repotting , take additional care in treatment , as the leaves are slightly brittle and can bust easy . Clay pots work exceptionally well for plantingKalanchoes . see to it pots enfeeble well and saucer empty easily .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Kalanchoe .
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