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Kalanchoe beharensis
Place in a sunny position. The plant will tolerate partial shade.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. In winter, limit watering.
The plant can tolerate temperatures down to -3.9 °C in the short term. The plant is not hardy.
The leaves are covered with fine hairs. Their function is hydroregulation - they prevent excess evaporation of the water supply and trap the morning dew.
Kalanchoe beharensis, also called Felt Bush, is a succulent plant native to Madagascar. It takes its name from the town of Behara, located in the southeast of the island. It is a variable species that comes in different forms and sizes.
The main feature of Kalanchoe beharensis is its leaves. They are densely covered with fine hairs that prevent unnecessary evaporation of water and also serve as traps for morning dew. The solid leaves have a brown margin and are margined. Old lower leaves can dry naturally. The stem of the plant is firm and hairy. The succulent grows upright and in nature grows up to three metres tall, in our conditions it usually grows to a height of about 50 cm.
As the plant matures, it produces numerous small, urn-shaped, greenish-pink to greenish-yellow flowers in winter.
It is a fast growing plant and can be transplanted into a larger pot if we want to encourage its growth. By cutting it back, it can easily be shortened to the desired shape and height. Kalanchoe beharensis is an unpretentious and hardy plant that is easy to grow and shape. Its hairy leaves and brownish leaf margins will bring unique elements to your collections, bringing them beautifully to life.