Kalanchoe pumilla
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Kalanchoe pumila
Kalanchoe pumila also known as Purple and Powder is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to Madagascar. It is a spreading, dwarf succulent subshrub growing to 20 cm (8 in) tall and 45 cm (18 in) wide, with arching stems of frosted leaves, and clusters of purple-veined pink flowers in spring. As the minimum temperature for cultivation is 12 °C (54 °F), in temperate regions it is grown under glass as a houseplant.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Blooming Season | Late winter to early spring. |
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Common Name | Dwarf kalanchoe |
Dormancy | Summer |
Family | Crassulaceae |
Flower | Pink |
Frost Tolerance | 5°c |
Growth Rate | Fast growth |
Hardiness Zone | 9a to 11b |
Height | (8 In) |
Origin | Madagascar |
Pot Size | 3.5" |
Scientific Name | Kalanchoe pumilla |
Shape | Obovate in shape |
Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |