Kalanchoe’Wendy '
Kalanchoe manginii’Wendy',Kalanchoe porphyrocalyx’Wendy '
family line : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SedoideaeTribe : KalanchoeaeGenus : Kalanchoe
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European Gardenflora , 1989 considersKalanchoe’Wendy ' a hybrid that result from a cross betweenKalanchoe miniataandKalanchoe porphyrocalyx . However , there are doubts regarding its intercrossed condition because of its similarity to the speciesKalanchoe porphyrocalyx , and Smith & Shtein prefer to consider it a cultivar of the latter . This industrial plant is also sold as a cultivar ofKalanchoe manginii . An identical plant is sold asKalanchoe’Pearl Bells ' orKalanchoe blossfeldiana’Pearl Bells ' .
Kalanchoe’Wendy ' is an attractive succulent shrublet with semi - erect to more or less pendent stems bearing fleshy , mid - green leafage and cluster of nodding , rose - imperial flowers fee with wan yellow . It can grow up to 16 in ( 40 cm ) marvellous . The leaves are egg- to fizgig - mold with temporary , shallow , rounded teeth along the margins . They can measure up to 2.8 inch ( 7 centimeter ) farsighted and 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) wide .
The urn - shape bloom seem on branched angry walk in later wintertime and spring . They can reach about 0.9 inches ( 2.3 cm ) in length and 0.5 inches ( 1.3 atomic number 96 ) in diam .
USDA hardiness zone10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° deoxycytidine monophosphate ) .
Kalanchoecare is minimal , but be cautious about idle stratum . Intense sunlight can incinerate the crown of the leaves . Place pots in partial sunlight to faint shade area when growingKalanchoes .
The flowering potpourri are highly rewarding for their colorful and long - lasting heyday . They prefer undimmed , sunny position , especially in the growing time of year . Water fairly from fall to winter when the growth is most dynamic . Reduce lachrymation during the hot summertime month when the plant are mostly sleeping and winter when the increment slows importantly . Let the territory surface dry out between waterings . Watch the fleshy leaves for signal of water distress . An ordinarypotting soil mixis mulct . Feedbi - weekly during the growing season with a liquid fertilizer , or use slow - handout pellets .
These minuscule plants require repotting every few years . When repotting , take additional care in manipulation as the leave-taking are more or less unannealed and can snap easily . mud pots work exceptionally well for plantingKalanchoes . assure pots can debilitate well and saucers can empty easily .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Kalanchoe .
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