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Kalanchoe beharensis Minima
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.
It can tolerate temperatures down to -3.9 °C in the short term. The plant is not hardy.
The edges of the leaves form unusual curved shapes. It is the shape of the leaves that gives the plant the form that distinguishes it from other forms of Kalanchoe beharensis.
Kalanchoe beharensis Minima, also called Felt Bush, is a succulent plant from Madagascar. It takes its name from the town of Behara, located in the southeast of the island. However, the name Minima does not refer to the height of the plant - rather, it is a larger plant. In general, it is a variable species that comes in different forms and sizes.
The leaves are densely covered with fine hairs that prevent unnecessary evaporation of water and also serve as traps for morning dew. It differs from the classic Kalanchoe beharensis mainly in the shape and size of these leaves. They have strongly wavy edges and visually form irregular waves on the leaf shape. The old lower leaves may dry out 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 reaches a height of around 50 cm.
Once mature, it produces numerous small, urn-shaped, greenish-pink to greenish-yellow flowers in winter.
It is a fast-growing plant and can be repotted into a larger pot if we want to encourage it to grow. By cutting it back, it can easily be shortened to the desired shape and height. The relatively tall Kalanchoe beharensis Minima will delight with its fine, almost plush, leaves and its unconventional shape will enliven your succulent collection.