Kalanchoe Species, Kalanchoe Stonecrop, Lavender Scallops
Bryophyllumfedtschenkoi

Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Bryophyllum (bry-oh-FIL-um)
Species: fedtschenkoi (fed-tscheng-koh-eye)

Synonym:Bryophyllum fedtschenkoi

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Smooth

Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Burgundy/Maroon

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By simple layering
By stooling or mound layering
Plant is viviparous

Seed Collecting