Kalanchoe Species, Donkey Ears, Life Plant, Palm Beachbells, Velvet-Ear Kalanchoe
Kalanchoegastonis-bonnieri

Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Kalanchoe (kal-un-KOH-ee)
Species: gastonis-bonnieri (gas-TON bon-nee-ER-ee)

Synonym:Bryophyllum gastonis-bonnieri

Synonym:Kalanchoe adolphi-engleri

Category
Groundcovers
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Succulent
Veined

Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Orange

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Plant is viviparous
This plant is monocarpic

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds