Kalanchoe Behartii

Kalanchoe Behartii Care

Kalanchoe 'Beharti'

What is the plant

With fuzzy foliage that is hard to resist, this gorgeous evergreen succulent is a great addition for anyone trying to improve their collection without worrying about complex care.

A hybrid between Kalanchoe beharensis and Kalanchoe milottii, the Kalanchoe ‘Behartii’ is an evergreen succulent that doesn’t grow more than 12 inches (30 cm) high. The entire Kalanchoe family is native to China and Africa, with a particular incidence and spread in Madagascar.

This plant is easy to identify due to its wide greyish-green leaves that are soft and fuzzy to the touch, resembling velvet and toothed-edged leaves. It flourishes from early spring to late winter, bearing insignificant flowers. This easy-to-care beauty is toxic, as all plant parts are poisonous.

humidity

Normal

lighting

Full Sun

temperature

21°C - 29°C

hardiness zone

8 - 10

difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Kalanchoe ‘Behartii’ has low water requirements and should be watered generously when the soil is dry. Watering should be done more often in the summer and reduced in winter. Water trays should be emptied immediately after watering. It’s drought tolerant and thrives on low humidity in the winter.
Pruning
Due to its small size and succulent nature, this plant doesn’t require pruning. After blooming, cut off the flower heads to make them rebloom again.
Fertilizer
This plant should be fertilized every two weeks during summer.

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Sunlight
This plant prefers full sun to partial shade. Make sure it captures a lot of bright light.
Soil
It enjoys light, well-draining soil. Regular potting mixes are usually a good choice.
Propagation
It is easy to propagate by cuttings. Do it in early spring, and even a single leaf is enough to propagate.

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Temperature
The ideal temperature range for Kalanchoe ‘Behartii’ is between 55-84 ºF (13-29 ºC). Avoid frost, and don’t let temperatures drop below 55 ºF (13 ºC).
Container
This plant usually does better in clay pots, but anything with drainage holes is good.
Fun fact
For this plant to bloom again, it must stay 13 hours in complete darkness, followed immediately by 10 hours of bright light for 6 weeks. Only this way will it be able to redevelop flower buds.