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Bryophyllum proliferum, Kalanchoe prolifera, Blooming Boxes

Bryophyllum proliferum, Kalanchoe prolifera
Family: Crassulaceae
Blooming Boxes
Origin: Island of Madagascar
large shrub 5-10 ft

Kalanchoe prolifera is a giant specie it is a inch and a half thick jointed stems are waxy, as are the opposite pairs of fleshy, succulent leaves. Terminal inflorescence of yellow flowers from dangling four-sided box-like bracts yields a multitude of plantlets. Propagation: Bulbils coming after the flowers, underground stolons. Can be invasive.

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Crassula ovata, Crassula argentea, Crassula portulacea, Jade Plant, Dollar Plant

Crassula ovata, Crassula argentea, Crassula portulacea
Family: Crassulaceae
Jade Plant, Dollar Plant
Origin: South Africa - Cape Province
small shrub 2-5 ft

Cultivated as a house plant in Europe and America for over a hundred years. Generally, it is a very easy and productive plant to grow, provided its needs are understood and met. Jades, and all other Crassulas are succulent plants, in that they have the ability to store water in its leaves, stems, and roots. Jade plants are best grown in very bright sunlight with low humidity, however if the plant is accustomed to dimmer light, you must move it into the sun in stages. Jades will sunburn if they are not used to the full sun. Jades are best grown between 55F at night and 75-80F during the day, however they will tolerate temperatures down to 40F. They should be repotted every two to three years. Use a well drained commercial potting soil mixed equally with sharp builder sand, and a scoop of bone meal added. Jade plants have an active and a dormant growing cycle. Watering and feeding are determined by the cycle. During the spring and summer months keep the soil slightly moist . Water liberally, approximately once per week but allow for slight drying between watering. Remove any excess water from pot saucer. Fertilize with a 10-20-10 or 5-10-5 ratio soluble plant food every two weeks. African violet food works very well for most succulents. Keep plant dry during the winter months as plant has a slight dormancy. Do not fertilize from November through March. Typically, all healthy Jades will bloom, usually around Christmas in the northern hemisphere. Blooming is triggered by the natural shortening of the days. If your plant is in a room which usually has lights turned on at night, it will more than likely fail to bloom for you.

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Crassula ovata Hobbit

Crassula perfoliata falcata

Crassula sp.
Family: Crassulaceae
Crassula
Origin: South Africa and Madagascar
groundcover and low-growing

The succulents in this group vary greatly in shape and size. Crassulas can be grown outdoors in regions where the temperature doesn't drop below 41F to 50F, depending upon the variety; some varieties can be grown in the greenhouse or home. Water is given freely to well-rooted plants in the summer but in the winter, just enough water should be given to prevent the shoots from shriveling. These plants will benefit from some pruning to maintain neat shapes, can be grown in sun or light shade.

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Crassula perforata

Crassula rupestris

Crassula lycopodioides

Crassula multicava

Crassula pellucida marginalis Variegata

Crassula rupestris

Crassula sarmentosa Variegata

Crassula schmidtii

Crassula erosula Campfire

Crassula perfoliata falcata

Crassula multicava

Crassula capitella

Crassula perfoliata falcata

Crassula obliqua Variegata

Crassula pellucida marginalis Variegata

Crassula erosula Campfire

Echeveria harmsii

Echeveria sp.
Family: Crassulaceae
Echeveria
Origin: northwestern South America
small shrub 2-5 ft

Echeveria is a large genus of succulents in the Crassulaceae family. The genus Echeveria is named after the 18th century Spanich botanist Atanasio Echeverria Codoy. Several of these species are outstanding garden plants.

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Echeveria nodulosa

Echeveria shaviana

Echeveria glauca

Kalanchoe beauverdii (?)
Family: Crassulaceae
Kalanchoe

vine or creeper

Thin, climbing stems to 6m long; leaves 5-10 cm long and 5-20 mm wide; black-violet flowers.

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Kalanchoe beharensis
Family: Crassulaceae
Velvet Leaf
Origin: South Madagascar
large shrub 5-10 ft

Kalanchoe beharensis need full sun to part shade with intermediate to warm temperatures. Water sparingly at all times. The use of fertilizer is discouraged. They thrive in nutrient poor soils (equal amounts of loam and sand with gravel added for drainage). The stems are usually unbranched and may reach a height of 10 feet or more. Propagation: Kalanchoe beharensis is propagated by the removal of plants around the base of the main plant and by leaf cuttings. K.B.'Fang' is named for the stippled, fang-like texture on the underside of its leaves. A superb cultivar of beharensis. Habit of growth is similar to beharensis but the leaves are smaller. The leaves have brown margins in ideal light.

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Kalanchoe beharensis Fang

Kalanchoe beharensis Maltese Cross

Kalanchoe beharensis Oak Leaf

Kalanchoe beharensis Fang

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana hybrids, Kalanchoe, Christmas Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana hybrids
Family: Crassulaceae
Kalanchoe, Christmas Kalanchoe
Origin: Madagascar
small shrub 2-5 ft

Genus of about 130 species. Perennial in character, but generally treated as an annual. Grown indoors or out for its bright flowers and ornamental, fleshy foliage. Hybrids are available in colours yellow, orange, red, pink, purple and variant of these. Flowers are produced in small clusters and are tubular in shape. Avoid using cold water when watering plants, this will shock the plant. Allow to dry between waterings. Remove flower stalks after flowering.

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Kalanchoe blossfeldiana cv. Calandiva

Kalanchoe crenato-daigremontiana, Mother of Thousands, Mother of Millions, Devils Backbone, Mexican Hat Plant

Kalanchoe crenato-daigremontiana
Family: Crassulaceae
Mother of Thousands, Mother of Millions, Devils Backbone, Mexican Hat Plant

small shrub 2-5 ft

Several species of Kalanchoe may be found growing as houseplants in Canada & the USA. The young plantlets which grow along the leaf edges are easily dislodged to become new plants and can be found in profusion around the base of the adult plant. Blooms with showy bright pink bells. Easy to grow, tolerates drought and almost any conditions.

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Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi, Bryophyllum fedtchenkoi, Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi, Bryophyllum fedtchenkoi
Family: Crassulaceae
Kalanchoe
Origin: Madagascar
small shrub 2-5 ft

Bush with several branches 12" to 19" long; bluish-green leaves 1" to 2" long and 1" to 3" wide with brown margins; inflorescence 12" tall brownish-pink flowers. In full sun the leaves take on pink color.

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Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi variegata

Air roots

Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi variegata