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Kalanchoe pumila
Place ideally in full sun or partial shade.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. In winter, limit watering.
It likes room temperature. In winter the minimum temperature is around 5-10 °C. In the short term, however, it can tolerate -3,9 °C. However, the plant is not hardy.
In the wild in Madagascar, this succulent grows on rocky soil at altitudes of up to 2 000 m above sea level.
Kalanchoe pumila, also known as Kalanchoe brevicaulis (a name popular with traders). In nature it forms small shrubs, growing up to 30 cm tall.
Its leaves are covered with a powdery wax dust that sticks firmly to the leaves. These have toothed edges and gradually grow to form a dense growth. This succulent plant grows slowly, reaching about 15 cm, and has a characteristic shrub-like shape.
Kalanchoe pumila impresses with its pinkish-purple flowers, the petals of which are bent backwards. Inside the flower are distinctive yellow anthers. The flowers may appear in late winter or early spring.
They are characterised by their endurance and different shades. If you notice a deep green colour on the leaves, keep in mind that this may be a sign of a problem - either the plant has not had enough sun or it has been watered too often. It is particularly popular for its bizarre leaf surface and interesting flowers.