Large-leaf Kalanchoe is a succulent plant in the Crassulaceae family

Flowers & Gardening Jan 1, 1970By Emily Carter 0 views

Large-leaf Kalanchoe is a common succulent plant native to the island of Madagascar in Africa. Its leaves are thick and juicy, and neat, beautiful adventitious buds grow along the edges, resembling a group of small butterflies. They fly down to the ground and immediately take root and reproduce descendants, which is quite fascinating.

Common names of Large-leaf Kalanchoe

Large-leaf Kalanchoe is also called: Large-leaf Life Plant, Flower Butterfly

Habits of Large-leaf Kalanchoe

Large-leaf Kalanchoe belongs to the genus Kalanchoe in the Crassulaceae family, and its vigorous growth period is spring and autumn.

The suitable growth temperature is 15~20°C, it likes a warm, humid and sunny environment, tolerates partial shade and drought, and is not cold-tolerant.

Home care often uses sowing, cuttings and adventitious buds for propagation. Common pests and diseases include: powdery mildew, aphids

Planting and care tips for Large-leaf Kalanchoe

Care tips for Large-leaf Kalanchoe

Repotting: Renew the pot every spring to maintain a graceful plant shape. For potting, a mixed soil of half leaf mold and half coarse sand can be used.

Watering: During the growth period, water 1~2 times a week to keep the potting soil moist, but it must not become waterlogged. As the temperature drops in autumn and winter, reduce watering. When it blooms in winter, strictly control watering, but it also must not go unwatered.

Fertilizing: Fertilize 1 time a month during the growth period. Usually move it less to prevent the "small butterflies" on the leaf edges from falling off.

Light and temperature: Full sun, likes sunlight, avoid extreme summer heat. During the growing season, maintaining 4 hours of light per day will make it grow robustly with abundant flowers and lush leaves.

Propagation methods of Large-leaf Kalanchoe

Sowing: Sow in early spring, germination temperature 18~21°C.

Cuttings: During the growth period, cut mature top branches, let the cut dry, then insert into a sand bed,8~10 days to root, and after another week they can be potted.

Adventitious buds: Peel off the larger adventitious buds growing on the leaf edges and pot them directly.

Suggested planting combinations: Echeveria 'Purple Pearl', Sedum rubrotinctum

Note: New small plants can be produced between each blunt tooth of Large-leaf Kalanchoe, and once they fall to the ground they become a new plant.