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Family: Crassulaceae
(krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) Genus: Bryophyllum (bry-oh-FIL-um) Species: fedtschenkoi (fed-tscheng-koh-eye) Synonym:Bryophyllum fedtschenkoi
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsCactus and Succulents Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage Grown for foliageSmooth Foliage Color Blue-GreenBurgundy/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 annualSuitable for growing in containers Danger Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reactionPollen may cause allergic reaction Bloom Color Coral/ApricotOrange Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Winter/Early SpringBlooms repeatedly Other details UnknownSoil 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-patentedPropagation Methods From leaf cuttingsFrom seed; sow indoors before last frost By simple layering By stooling or mound layering Plant is viviparous Seed Collecting Unknown |