Kalanchoe hildebrandtiiBaill .
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Kalanchoe gomphophylla , Kalanchoe hildebrandtiivar.glabra
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Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SedoideaeTribe : KalanchoeaeGenus : Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe hildebrandtiiis aboriginal to southern and southwesternMadagascar . It grows as a xerophytic shrub on various soils and rocks .
Kalanchoe hildebrandtiiis a shrubbysucculentwith woody , erect , highly branched stems that deport fleshy , glaucous to greenish leave of absence . It can grow up to 16.4 metrical unit ( 5 m ) tall . The bow and leaves are obtusely covered with instant stellate hairs that are very appressed , establish the plant life a glabrous appearing . The farewell are ovate to roundish , mensurate up to 2 column inch ( 5 cm ) recollective and 1.4 inches ( 3.5 cm ) astray . They are attached to the stem by a cylindric , well-grooved petiole that can grow up to 0.3 inches ( 0.8 cm ) long .
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The flowers are urn - shaped , white , pale dark-green to yellow , and look in lax panicle in summertime .
Kalanchoehildebrandtiiis easily confused withKalanchoe bracteata . They look similar , have the same bionomic requirements , and sometimes take place in mixed group in Madagascar . Their peak severalise them . The white , wan green to yellow flowers ofKalanchoehildebrandtiiare not as attractive as the red ones ofKalanchoebracteata .
USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( -1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( 10 ° light speed ) .
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Kalanchoecare is minimal , but be conservative about lightheaded levels . acute sunlight can burn the tips of the leaves , so send pots in partial sun to light shade area when growingKalanchoes .
The flowering varieties are highly rewarding for their colorful and long - lasting blossom . They choose hopeful , sunny locations , particularly in the growing time of year . Water middling from fall to winter when the ontogenesis is most active . Reduce lachrymation during the hot summertime month when the plants are mostly dormant and wintertime when the growth slows importantly . Let the stain control surface ironical out between waterings . Watch the fleshy leaves for planetary house of water system distress . An ordinarypotting soil mixis fine . Feedbi - weekly during the growing time of year with a smooth fertilizer , or use slow - freeing pellets .
These small plants take repot every few years . When repotting , take extra care in treatment as the parting are somewhat brittle and can snap easily . Clay pots work exceptionally well for plantingKalanchoes . Ensure pots can debilitate well and saucer can empty speedily .
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