How to grow Kalanchoe eriophylla and things to note

Kalanchoe eriophylla is a succulent plant in the Crassulaceae family, Kalanchoe genus. The plant's leaves are opposite, long spindle-shaped, with the entire leaf and stem densely covered in white fuzz, the leaf tips slightly golden yellow with rounded leaf apices. It blooms in early summer with cyme inflorescences, the inflorescences are relatively tall, the small flowers are tubular and point upward, the flowers are white-pink, and the flowering period is relatively long. Let's take a look at how to grow Kalanchoe eriophylla!

Kalanchoe eriophylla growth habits

Kalanchoe eriophylla is native to the highland regions of Namibia. It likes a sunny environment, and in summer it should be shaded appropriately and not kept too shaded. It likes warmth, and the winter temperature must not be below 10°C. Growth is very slow, the plant shape is not too large, and it has branches.

Kalanchoe eriophylla propagation methods

Kalanchoe eriophylla can be propagated by beheading cuttings and division. Stem cuttings are very simple: take healthy old stems, let them dry, and insert them into slightly moist sandy soil. In a cool, ventilated spot they will basically root in 15 to 30 days. Cuttings should be taken in spring and autumn.

How to grow Kalanchoe eriophylla

1. Kalanchoe eriophylla is simply grown in a sunroom with full sun. During the growing period, the soil should be kept slightly moist and waterlogging avoided. For the soil, use cinder mixed with peat and a small amount of perlite, at a ratio of about 6:3:1, with river sand laid on the soil surface.

2. When the potting soil is dry, Kalanchoe eriophylla can withstand low temperatures of around -2°C; this refers to indoor temperature, not open-air conditions. Water is basically cut off throughout winter, and watering should gradually be stopped once temperatures fall below 5°C.

3. When summer temperatures exceed 35°C, the growth of the entire Kalanchoe eriophylla plant basically stalls. At this time, watering should be reduced to prevent root rot caused by overly wet potting soil. Also strengthen ventilation and shade appropriately to avoid exposure to the scorching sun.

4. During cultivation of Kalanchoe eriophylla, avoid prolonged rain, otherwise it easily rots, and once the white fuzz gets wet it does not dry easily. Because it grows relatively slowly, repotting once every 2 to 4 years is about enough. Repot before the first watering in early spring.