Scientific Name
Kalanchoe manginii Raym.-Hamet & H. Perrier
Common Name(s)
Beach Bells, Chandelier Plant
Synonym(s)
Bryophyllum manginii
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sedoideae
Tribe: Kalanchoeae
Genus: Kalanchoe
Origin
Kalanchoe manginii is native to Madagascar.
Description
Kalanchoe manginii, also known as Bryophyllum manginii, is a succulent plant with arching branches, fleshy rounded leaves, and masses of bell-shaped flowers pointing downwards and ending in four curves. It grows up to 16 inches (40 cm) tall. Leaves are glossy green, turning reddish in full sun. They are up to 1.2 inches (3 cm) long, up to 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) wide, and sometimes slightly crenate in the upper part.
The flowers are reddish-orange to bright red, up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) long, and appear in few-flowered panicles with bulbils at the ends of thin stems from winter to early spring.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zones 9a to 11b: from 20 °F (−6.7 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Kalanchoe care is minimal but be cautious about light levels. Intense sunlight can burn the tips of the leaves. Place pots in partial sun to light shade areas when growing Kalanchoes.
The flowering varieties are highly rewarding for their colorful and long-lasting flowers. They prefer bright, sunny locations, especially in the growing season. Water moderately from fall to winter when the growth is most active. Reduce watering during the hottest summer months when the plants are mostly dormant and winter when the growth slows down significantly. Let the soil surface dry out between waterings. Watch the fleshy leaves for signs of water distress. An ordinary potting soil mix is fine. Feed bi-weekly during the growing season with a liquid fertilizer, or use slow-release pellets.
These small plants require repotting every few years. When repotting, take additional care in handling as the leaves are somewhat brittle and can snap easily. Clay pots work exceptionally well for planting Kalanchoes. Ensure pots can drain well and saucers can empty quickly.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Kalanchoe.
Forms, Cultivars, and Hybrids
Links
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- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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