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Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman

Kalanchoe

Tropical, succulent plants with large fleshy leaves and small tubular or miniature rose shaped clusters of flowers

Kalanchoe 'Calandiva Pink' flowers arranged in my tiny fridge magnet for my In a nutshell design

Common name

Christmas Kalanchoe, Kalanchöe or Kalanchoë

Origin

Depending on the species but mainly Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia and Europe

Varieties

There are more than 125 species with new hybrid plants being cultivated to withstand colder temperatures

Colors

White apricot, orange, red, pink and combinations of those colours

Vase life

It is a succulent and will last well out of water

Scent

Uses

Ornamental rock gardens, terrariums or as growing designs. Flowers work well as body flower designs

Conditioning

Cold water shocks the growing plant and it will shrivel up. Remove the flowering stalks as they begin to fade. Let the plant dry out before watering.

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