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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Crassulaceae (Stonecrops) |
| Origin: Madagascar |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Orange Red |
| Bloomtime: Winter/Spring |
| Parentage: (K. daigremontianum x K. tubiflorum) |
| Height: 1-3 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Kalanchoe 'John Bleck' - An upright growing succulent with a central stem to 2 feet tall with succulent green leaves that have red serrated margins and interesting triangular auriculate basal lobes that rise perpendicular to the leaf surface. From the top of the stem arises a 12 to 18 inch tall branching inflorescence holding clusters of pendulous flowers with light purple calyces and orange petals. Plant in full to part sun and irrigate occasionally to very little. Hardiness is not well known but has withstood light frosts and should be hardy to between 25-30° F. Will produce plantlets at the bottom of the hastate leaf bases. We received this plant from noted aloe breeder John Bleck, who received it labeled as Kalanchoe peteri but as it didn't match the description of this species he speculated that it was actually a hybrid, possibly between Kalanchoe daigremontianum and K. tubiflorum.. Both of these species are ones that were once placed in the Bryophyllum genus and produce plantlets on the leaf tips as this one does - this plant has the foliage more like Kalanchoe daigremontianum but with flowers more similar to K. tubiflorum. We are certain that this plant has a valid cultivar name, but until such time as we discover what it is, we are call it by the name of the person we received it from.
The information on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library and from online sources 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 observed it in. We also will incorporate comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have additional information, particularly if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that might aid others in growing Kalanchoe 'John Bleck'.
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