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Kalanchoe laciniata variegata
The plant likes partial shade, but can tolerate sunny sites.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. In winter, limit watering.
It can tolerate -1,1 °C in the short term. The plant is not hardy.
Kalanchoe laciniata variegata grows quite large. It is therefore suitable for those who are looking for a rather larger plant or who like the delicate whitish resemblance.
Kalanchoe laciniata variegata, is a variegated form of the plant also called Christmas Tree Kalanchoe, Cathedral Bells, Fir Tree Kalanchoe or Lace Leaf Kalanchoe. The native plant is native to Morocco, eastern, southern and southwestern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and southern India. In nature it occurs in open scrub and on the edges of thickets at altitudes from 450 to 2 000 m.
Kalanchoe laciniata variegata is characterised by its bright green leaves, which are thickened, fleshy and vary in shape. They have a whitish banding, especially around the leaf margins. When exposed to the sun for a long time, the leaves take on a reddish colour, which is not very desirable. The leaves may be dissected or compound and are rarely undivided or trifoliate. Leaves are ovate, lanceolate or comma-shaped with a regularly toothed or serrated margin. It grows to a relatively large size and is overall a more robust Kalanchoe.
The fragrant flowers appear in dense clusters in summer. They have a flat top and form a panicle-like inflorescence up to 60 cm tall. Flower colour can range from yellow and yellow-green to orange.
Kalanchoe laciniata variegata is an undemanding plant that is ideal for growing in dry conditions. It requires little care and thrives in a sheltered habitat. It can also be pinched to encourage branching. The bright green is complemented here by its more robust size and interesting leaf shapes with irregularly shaped leaves.