The morphology, growth habits, main distribution and care points of the succulent Kalanchoe beauverdii

Succulent - Kalanchoe beauverdii: morphology, habits and key care points!

Chinese name: Kalanchoe beauverdii

Aliases: curly-leaf air plant, Kalanchoe beauverdii

Latin scientific name: Kalanchoe beauverdii

Plant family and genus: Crassulaceae, Kalanchoe

Origin and distribution: Mexico

The succulent Kalanchoe beauverdii is one of the air plants. Kalanchoe beauverdii is an oddity in the succulent world, a legend in the Crassulaceae family, and truly a great plant for boosting beginners' confidence, because no matter what you do you cannot kill it, and its reproductive ability is even more impressive than a pig's! It used to be seen often on the roofs of old houses, but now, due to the environment and pollution, along with the rebuilding of buildings, it is seen relatively rarely.

How do you grow the succulent Kalanchoe beauverdii?

Kalanchoe beauverdii, also called curly-leaf air plant, is a climbing succulent plant in the Crassulaceae family, Kalanchoe genus. Kalanchoe beauverdii generally grows 1-1.5 m tall, with a plant spread of generally about 50-80 cm. Kalanchoe beauverdii has slender stems and slender leaves, arranged in opposite pairs in a cross shape, fleshy, with the tips curling downward, and it produces adventitious buds; after the leaves fall, they become seedlings. The flowers are purple with spots, and Kalanchoe beauverdii blooms in summer.

Watering Kalanchoe beauverdii: Kalanchoe beauverdii is relatively drought-tolerant. During the growing season, water 1-2 times a week; in winter, water 1-2 times a month.

Light requirements: Prefers bright light, and also tolerates semi-shade.

Fertilizing Kalanchoe beauverdii: Kalanchoe beauverdii relatively likes fertilizer. During the growing season, fertilize once a month.