Devil's Backbone

Kalanchoe daigremontiana

Native to:
Madagascar

📍 View on iNaturalist →

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Crassulaceae
Genus:
Kalanchoe
Species:
Kalanchoe daigremontiana
USDA Symbol:
KADA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Subshrub
Height:
100 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,dec
Bloom Colors:
pink, lavender, gray

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky, arid regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
10–21 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination; do not cover. Plantlets from leaf margins root readily and are the primary propagation method.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI