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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Crassulaceae (Stonecrops) |
| Origin: India (Asia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pink |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Synonyms: [Kalanchoe carnea] |
| Height: 1-3 feet |
| Width: 3-5 feet |
| Exposure: Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Kalanchoe carnea 'Modoc' - This is an upright growing succulent to 3-4 feet tall with green glabrous leaves, 2-3 inches wide by 4-5 inches long that have blunt scalloped margins reflexed under. Showy pink flowers in terminal racemes rise above the foliage in summer. This plant is often found in shady neglected corners of older gardens where it survives without irrigation. The plants look better and will flower regularly in full sun with some irrigation. It is cold hardy into the mid 20s F without damage. This plant has been in cultivation in Southern California for many years. The name 'Modoc' is believed to be in reference to a Modoc Road in Santa Barbara although the origins of this plant and name were unknown to us. In 2002 Mr. Stephen Jankalski alerted us that this plant is probably Kalanchoe carnea (syn. K.rosea - an Indian species from Assam, that was originally described in 1886] It was popular in Europe in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The name Kalanchoe is somewhat of a mystery - there is some thought that it comes from a phonetic transcription of the Chinese words 'Kalan Chauhuy' meaning "that which falls and grows", likely in reference to the plantlets that drop from many of the species but others believe it from the ancient Indian words 'kalanka' meaning "spot" or "rust" and 'chaya' meaning "glossy" in reference to the reddish glossy leaves of the Indian species K. laciniata.
The information on this page is based on our library and online research, as well as from observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery's garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We have also incorporated comments received from others, and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information, particularly if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Kalanchoe carnea 'Modoc'.
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