Kalanchoe humilis desert surprise
Kalanchoe humilis desert surprise
Kalanchoe humilis desert surprise
Kalanchoe humilis desert surprise
Kalanchoe humilis desert surprise
Kalanchoe humilis desert surprise
Kalanchoe humilis desert surprise

Paddle shaped blue-green leaves with spectacular purple markings.

The brown/purple blotches need light to develop fully.

Cultivation and propagation: It is very easy to grow and drought-resistant, it makes an interesting plant in any collection and is rewarding. It is also easy to take care as indoor plant.

Exposure: It takes a good deal of sun, though still prefers some shade.

Watering: It needs moderate watering in autumn and spring while in summer it should be watered thoroughly and allowed to dry before watering again. In winter give only occasional watering (only when the plant starts shrivelling), but it will generally grow even in winter if given water. These plants will survive on neglect

Frost resistance: It prefers intermediate to warm temperatures but it is hardy to -2 ° C for short periods.

Use: It is an ideal plant for containers or rock gardens.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Midsummer
Botanical Name Kalanchoe humilis 'Desert surprise'
Common Name Tiger, desert surprise plant
Dormancy Summer
Family Crassulaceae
Flower Color Purple
Genus Kalanchoe
Growth Habit Egg shaped
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 8, 9, 10
Mature Size 35 in. tall
Native Area Mozambique, Tanzania, Malawi
Plant Type Succulent
Propagation By leaf cuttings
Resistance Drought tolerant, mild frost tolerant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Succulents potting mix soil
Special Features Green leaves with spectacular purple markings
Sun Exposure Partial shade (bright light, indirect light)
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Moderate

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Kalanchoe humilis desert surprise

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Please note: Our large plants are many years old, and as a result, they might have minor scaring but will arrive 100% healthy and looking great.

Please note: Our large plants are shipped bare root. They are also many years old, and as a result, they might have minor scaring but will arrive healthy and looking great.

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Any plant that is 6" and larger WILL NOT come with a pot as it will be shipped bare root.

Depending on the species and season, you will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase.

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Paddle shaped blue-green leaves with spectacular purple markings.

The brown/purple blotches need light to develop fully.

Cultivation and propagation: It is very easy to grow and drought-resistant, it makes an interesting plant in any collection and is rewarding. It is also easy to take care as indoor plant.

Exposure: It takes a good deal of sun, though still prefers some shade.

Watering: It needs moderate watering in autumn and spring while in summer it should be watered thoroughly and allowed to dry before watering again. In winter give only occasional watering (only when the plant starts shrivelling), but it will generally grow even in winter if given water. These plants will survive on neglect

Frost resistance: It prefers intermediate to warm temperatures but it is hardy to -2 ° C for short periods.

Use: It is an ideal plant for containers or rock gardens.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Midsummer
Botanical Name Kalanchoe humilis 'Desert surprise'
Common Name Tiger, desert surprise plant
Dormancy Summer
Family Crassulaceae
Flower Color Purple
Genus Kalanchoe
Growth Habit Egg shaped
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 8, 9, 10
Mature Size 35 in. tall
Native Area Mozambique, Tanzania, Malawi
Plant Type Succulent
Propagation By leaf cuttings
Resistance Drought tolerant, mild frost tolerant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Succulents potting mix soil
Special Features Green leaves with spectacular purple markings
Sun Exposure Partial shade (bright light, indirect light)
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Moderate

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