Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Irregular, Compact |
| Maximum Height | 0.5 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.5 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Succulent perennial with a rosette-like growth form up to 0.5 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Thick, smooth leaves are round to obovate (egg-shaped with narrow end connected to the stem) with a shallow notch in the leaf tip. The leaf edge becomes bright red under cool temperatures. |
| Flowers | Light yellow, lightly scented flowers are urn-shaped with lance-shaped lobes. |
| Taxonomy | This species is often misidentified in the horticultural trade as Kalanchoe thrysiflora. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils |
| Maintenance Requirements | Low |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting (Tip), Leaf Cutting, Sucker |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green - Light Green |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Obovate) |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Rounded |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Urceolate / Urn-shaped |
| Flowering Habit | Monocarpic |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31918 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6320 |
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