Crassulaceae

[Maren]

Hi, I was obtained this plant from a raffle. The label says Kalanchoe and I think it may be Kalanchoe beharensis, but not sure. Anyway, when I read up about it, it said that it may grow to 1.5 ft and, philistine that I am, I find it a bit boring to look at, although the biochemistry is very interesting.

If you can shed any light on the name, please do so.

Kalanchoe beharensis???

[manicbotanic]

hi maren
yes your right..these can get huge given ample water and feed..my friends got to 5 foot in about 2 years.then they are very impressive but take up alot of room when there larger they develop big angular stems..trunks realy.but you can snap a leaf off let it callus for a few weeks and little plantlets will develop from broken surface and you can start again..or give them to unsuspecting friends!!!

[Maren]

Hi Manic, (is that really your name? )

thank you for confirming the name. I think I'll give the plant to Kew. They've had quite a few (orchids) from me and they always say thank you very nicely.

[Maggi Young]

In my ignorance I would have no idea what the plant was... but I love it... it is quite extraordinary in form and colouring. Thanks for showing it, Maren, and to "manic" for comfirming the ID.

[Brian Ellis]

Manic is absolutely right about the propagating, when mine gets too big to store I do this and start again.  Enjoy it whilst it is a reasonable size for you Maren

[Roma]

I think it is very attractive with lovely furry leaves.  When the leaves fall off the leaf scars make an interesting pattern.   I lost my plant a few years ago when it was moved to the greenhouse in the summer and forgot to take it back into the house before winter.

[Hoy]

Kalanchoe beharensis is very easy to propagate as it gets hundreds of plantlets along the rim of the leaves when it comes to ages