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Kalanchoe beharensis Drake
| Family Name: | Crassulaceae |
| Common Name: | Elephant's Ear Kalanchoe, Felt Bush, Velvet Leaf Plant |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant, Herbaceous Plant |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 0.9 m to 1.2 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Madagascar |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Succulent plant up to 3.3-3.7 m tall in its native range, but 0.9-1.2 m under cultivation. |
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| Foliage | Triangular, bluish grey leaves are covered in light brown, soft velvety hairs and have a toothed leaf margin. |
| Cultivation | Be careful to avoid overwatering and allow the soil to dry between watering. This plant is prone to attack by aphids and mealybugs which can be controlled with neem oil. |
| Etymology | The specific epithet beharensis refers to Behara, a town at the southern tip of Madagascar, which is part of its native range. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Indoor Plant |
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting (Herbaceous, Tip) |
| Planting Distance | 0.6 m |
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Others
| Master ID | 32514 |
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| Species ID | 6926 |
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