Kalanchoe laciniata(L. ) DC .
Cathedral Bells , Christmas Tree Kalanchoe , Christmas Tree Plant , Fir Tree Kalanchoe , Lace Leaf Kalanchoe
Cotyledon laciniata , Vereia laciniata
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class : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SedoideaeTribe : KalanchoeaeGenus : Kalanchoe
This species is native toMorocco , easterly , southerly , southwesternAfrica , theArabian Peninsula , and SouthernIndia . It grows in undetermined bushland , scrub , and margins of copse at elevations from 1,480 to 6.650 metrical unit ( 450 to 2,000 m ) .
Kalanchoe laciniatais a succulent plant life with a reddish , erect , usually simple stem and thick , heavy green leafage that vary in shape . It can grow up to 5 feet ( 1.5 m ) magniloquent . The leave are petiolate , unremarkably compound or dissected , rarely undivided or 3 - lobed . The leaflets are ovate , lanceolate , or linear , with regularly toothed or serrated border . They can get up to 5.6 inches ( 14 cm ) tenacious and 1.6 inches ( 4 cm ) wide .
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The fragrant flowers motley in color from xanthous and chicken - jet to orange . They appear in summer in obtuse directly - topped clusters , form a panicle - like inflorescence that can reach a acme of up to 2 foot ( 60 cm ) .
USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Kalanchoecare is minimal , but be conservative about short levels . acute sunlight can burn the peak of the leave . Place potful in partial sunshine to faint spectre areas .
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The flowering varieties are extremely rewarding for their colorful and long - go flush . They choose bright , sunny locations , especially in the growing season . urine moderately from surrender to wintertime when the growth is most alive . slenderize watering during the hottest summertime months when the plants are mostly dormant and wintertime when the growth slows significantly . Let the soil surface dry out between waterings . Watch the overweight leaves for sign of H2O distress . An ordinarypotting soil mixis fine . Feedbi - weekly during the growing season with a limpid fertilizer , or utilise slow - release pellets .
These small plants ask repotting every few years . When repotting , take additional care in treatment , as the leaves are somewhat brickle and can flick easily . Clay pots work exceptionally well for planting Kalanchoes . see to it pots drain well and saucers empty easily .
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