Thanks very much Krissharky13.
They are a really interesting bunch the Kalanchoes
I was wondering how big it might get.
This sample is quite impressive.
Another interesting sample.
Info
Kalanchoe beharensis, or Elephant's Ear Kalanchoe, is a woody, succulent shrub native to Madagascar. Plants are pretty large in stature, reaching 12 feet (3 m) in height under the right conditions. The large opposite leaves are triangular, nearly hastate, and irregularly lobed, reaching from 5-14 inches (12.5-35 cm) long by 3-14 inches (7.6-35 cm) wide. Leaves are covered with dense felt-like hairs with mature leaves having a rusty color on top and silvery underneath. Leaves are usually crowded at the tips of branches. Elephant's Ear Kalanchoe is very easy to culture and makes an interesting plant in any collection.
Blooming: In spring to summer, the small yellowish blooms form on terminal racemes. They are not particularly showy.
Culture: Kalanchoe beharensis need full sun to partial shade, with intermediate to warm temperatures. In the greenhouse, we use a soil mixture consisting of equal parts of loam and sand, with small gravel added to ensure good drainage. The plants should be watered thoroughly and allowed to dry before watering again. These plants will survive on neglect. Over-watering is the most common cause of plant failure. During the growing season, we water plants about every other month and no fertilizer is added. In the winter months, water is restricted to about once during this period.
Propagation: Kalanchoe beharensis is propagated by removal of small offsets at the base of the main plant or by leaf and stem cuttings.
