Plant Care Guides / Outdoor & Coastal / Succulents
Exotic (Madagascar) | Easy Care | Succulents
This particular kalanchoe is a low, spreading succulent with thick, rounded, scalloped, blue-grey to lavender leaves that develop pink to reddish edges in strong sun and cool weather.
The leaf colour alone makes it a beautiful groundcover or container plant. It produces small, tubular, coral to pinkish-orange flowers on upright stems. It is one of the easiest succulents to grow, handling drought, heat, sandy soil and some coastal exposure. It spreads by dropping small plantlets from its leaf margins, which root wherever they land, so it fills in quickly and can become a reliable groundcover.
20 to 40 cm tall, spreading.
Moderate to fast. Spreads readily from plantlets.
Groundcover, rockery, edging, container, hanging basket, succulent garden. Good for filling dry, sunny spots.
Full sun for the best leaf colour. Tolerates semi-shade but the colour fades to plain green.
Any well-drained soil. Not fussy.
Low. Drought-tolerant. Water while settling in, then it largely looks after itself.
Minimal. A light feed once a year is enough.
Trim to control spread. Remove spent flower stems.
Ask about availability. WhatsApp us to check what is currently in stock, or visit the nursery and we will help you choose the right plant for your spot.
