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Kalanchoe thyrsiflora

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  • Name - Pronounced kal-an-CHOH-ee or kal-an-KO-ee. The name comes from a corrupted Chinese name of one species. Thyrsiflora is Greek meaning flowers in a "thyrse" - many flowers on one stem with the lower ones shorter than the upper ones.
  • Description - Kalanchoes are succulent plants. Some are mainly grown for their foliage and others for their long lasting flowers.
  • Origin - Madagascar
  • Family - Crassulaceae, orpine family
  • Varieties - There are over 200 Kalanchoë species. One of the most popular foliage plants is Kalanchoe thyrsiflora, a compact plant, often with a silvery bloom on its leaves and several named varieties like "Hot Lips" have lovely red tips on the leaves.
  • Care Tips - Easy to look after. Enjoys a bright sunny position (warm in summer, cooler in winter). Keep plants almost dry in winter, in summer water moderately. In spring and summer feed once a fortnight.






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