Kalanchoe Species, Beach Bells, Chandelier Plant, Madagascar Wax Bells

Kalanchoe manginii

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Kalanchoe (kal-un-KOH-ee)
Species
manginii (man-GIN-ee-eye)
Synonym
Bryophyllum manginii
Kalanchoe manginii var. triploidea
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Red
Orange
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Alameda, California

Fremont, California

San Jose, California

Stockton, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Brooksville, Florida

Bandera, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Stockton, CA (Zone 9a) | April 2008 | positive

This plant overwinters fine in my zone, it is in a pot on the east side of the house and only gets morning sun.

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Alameda, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2008 | positive

I have this in a galvanized bucket, and it looks great spilling down the sides. When I moved it from one location to another, some piece...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | November 2004 | positive

Relatively easy to grow Madagascan succulent with oval shiny dark-green leaves, and profuse, attractive bell-shaped flowers (orange to re...Read More

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