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Kalanchoe beharensis

Accession Count: 10
Common Name: felt bush, elephant ear
Family Name: Crassulaceae
Botanical Name: Kalanchoe beharensis
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Characteristics: Kalanchoe beharensis is an evergreen perennial featuring large (4-15 inches), concave, triangular leaves that can range from a grey-green to brown (1,3). Common names such as "felt bush" and "velvet leaf" originate from the felt-like hairs that give the leaves of this plant their unique texture (1). Trunk and stems are woody (1). The plant produces green and yellow flowers in the winter (3).
Compound: Kal beh
Geographic Origin: Madagascar
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Cultivation Notes: A good choice for a xeriscaping plant, the drought tolerant (1) Kalanchoe beharensis should be watered 1 to 2 times per week when growing and infrequently when dormant (3). Requires well-drained soils and is intolerant to frost (1,3). This plant prefers heat and humidity (1).
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Height: 0 - 5 feet
Width: 0 - 5 feet
Growth Rate: Slow Growing
Grow Season: Summer
Flower Season: Winter
Color: Yellow
Function: Accent
Spread: Spreading
Allergen: Non-allergenic
Invasive: Benign
Toxicity: Toxic
Hardy: Tender
Water Use: Low water Use
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Kalanchoe beharensis