Kalanchoe beharensis
feltbush
A bushy, succulent, evergreen perennial with long-stalked, triangular leaves which are concave and brown on the upper side, greyish-hairy beneath. Small urn-shaped greenish-yellow flowers 6mm in length are borne in panicles in late winter
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | Brown Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Yellow | Brown Grey Silver |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Madagascar
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow 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
Propagation
Propagate by seed or offsets in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs and vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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