Saturday, August 16, 2014

 Paddle Plant.



 Kalanchoe thyrsifolia




 "Desert Rose"

I bough this plant at Dancing Oaks Nursey.  Absolutely fell in love with it.  The leave are suppose to get much redder in the sun.  

Dancing Oaks Nursery Page


Information

Origin: South Africa
Height: To 24 in (60 cm)
Light: Bright light to full sun.
Water: Water thoroughly, then allow top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering. Don't allow soil to get soggy or the roots may rot.
Humidity: Average room humidity.
Temperature: Average room temperatures 60-75°F/16-24°C
Soil: Cactus potting mix. Or mix 2 parts potting mix with 1 part sand.
Fertilizer: Feed quarterly with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half.
Propagation: Take leaf cuttings in spring or summer and pot in moist cactus potting mix.

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