Species Kalanchoe crenata | Known

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Names

Common Names: Scalloped kalanchoe, kayu urip, buntiris, kong saamyaan

Growth

Height: 6-12 inches
Spread: 4 to 20 inches
Growth Rate: Slow

Appearance

Bloom Color: Insignificant
Foliage Color: Gray to green, with red tinges along the margins
Fall Foliage Color: No fall foliage color associated with Kalanchoe crenata.

Environment

Hardiness Zones: Zones 9-11
Sunlight Requirements: Ideally full sun to partial shade, with protection from intense midday light.
Soil Type: Well-draining, loamy soil with a slightly acidic pH of around 6.5
Soil Drainage: Well-drained soil ideal for Kalanchoe crenata includes commercial cactus or succulent mix, or a homemade blend of sand, perlite, and peat moss.
Soil pH: 6.0-6.5

Lifecycle

Lifecycle: Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle: Semi-deciduous
Seasons of Interest: Spring and Fall
Bloom Time: Spring to Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods: Seeds and stem cuttings

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank: Species
Author: (Andrews) Haw.
Publication: Syn. Pl. Succ. : 109 (1812)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Pteridobiotina
Phylum: Angiosperms
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Kalanchoe

Synonyms

Kalanchoe brasilica Kalanchoe crenata subsp. biennis Kalanchoe connata Kalanchoe britteni Kalanchoe coccinea Vereia crenata Vereia nudicaulis Cotyledon brasilica Cotyledon crenata Cotyledon nudicaulis Cotyledon verea Kalanchoe integra var. crenata Kalanchoe integra var. varea Kalanchoe brasiliensis Kalanchoe crenata var. coccinea Kalanchoe crenata var. verea Kalanchoe crenata subsp. nyassensis

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024