Kalanchoe, Felt Plant, Felt Bush, Stalactite Plant, Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe
Kalanchoebeharensis 'Fang'

Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Kalanchoe (kal-un-KOH-ee)
Species: beharensis (be-HAIR-en-sis)
Cultivar: Fang

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Succulent

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 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

Bloom Color
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Seed Collecting