This small delicate multicolored succulent is packed with personality and beauty and is considered rare, despite its easy propagation.
Kalanchoe longiflora Care
Kalanchoe longiflora
Other names: Long Flower Kalanchoe, Kalanchoe Longiflora Coccinea
What is the plant
This succulent is native to South Africa and is also known as Tugela Cliff-Kalanchoe due to its tendency to grow on rock edges when in the wild.
Its identification can be done through its fleshy and shell-shaped bluish-green leaves with small teeth and reddish-brown edges. This multicolored look is paired with its yellow flowers that flourish in fall and winter.
It’s small, relatively easy to care for but also vulnerable and considered rare, and usually doesn’t grow more than 16 inches (40 cm) high.
humidity
Dry
lighting
Full Sun
temperature
17°C - 22°C
hardiness zone
min 10a
difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water only when the substrate is dry but do it generously, as this plant enjoys the water. Make sure not to let the soil dry for too long. Water frequency will vary, as in summer, it becomes more frequent, and when in dormancy, it requires less water.
Pruning
Due to its small size and succulent nature, it doesn’t require pruning, but the removal of yellow or wilted leaves is still advised.
Fertilizer
Like most succulents, Kalanchoe longiflora doesn’t require fertilizing.
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Sunlight
This plant loves plenty of sunlight, and it should get direct sunlight, although it can also thrive in partial shade as long as there’s plenty of indirect sunlight. Keep in mind that intense sunlight can burn its leaves.
Soil
Ideally, the soil should be loose, airy, and well-drained to avoid water retention and root rot.
Propagation
Propagation can be done by cuttings and planted immediately in soil or by leaf. Either way, Kalanchoe longiflora is easily propagated.
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Temperature
This plant enjoys warm environments; its ideal temperature is between 64-90 ºF (18-32 ºC). It can tolerate higher temperatures but becomes dormant when temperatures peak over 91 ºF (33 ºC). Frost and extreme cold should be avoided, as they will severely damage or even kill the plant.
Container
For this plant, any container with drainage holes is a good choice.
Fun fact
Depending on the environment, Kalanchoe longiflora’s leaves can change from a deep green shade to bright crimson.
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