Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Crassulaceae

Genus:

Kalanchoe

Species:

Kalanchoe delagoensis

USDA Symbol:

KADE

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:

orange, red, pink

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 and arid environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

10–21 days

Notes:

Seeds are tiny and require light for germination; surface sow without covering. Primarily propagates vegetatively via plantlets.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI