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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Crassulaceae (Stonecrops) |
| Origin: Madagascar |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pink |
| Bloomtime: Winter/Spring |
| Synonyms: [K. pumila 'Silver Gray'] |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Kalanchoe pumila (Flower Dust Plant) - This low succulent shrub to 8 to 12 inches tall is from the rocky soils in the mountains of Madagascar. The entire plant is densely covered with 1 1/2 inch long rounded leaves that are toothed and covered with soft whitish waxy hairs which give the plant a frosted look. In late winter to early spring appear the clusters of erectly-held 1/4 inch long pink-violet flowers with conspicuous yellow anthers. Plant in sun or light shade with well-drained soil. It requires little water and is hardy down to about 25 degrees F. A great plant in a rock or succulent garden or in pots or hanging baskets. 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 specific epithet 'pumila', Latin for "small", is in reference to the small stature of this plant.
This information about Kalanchoe pumila displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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