Kalanchoe uniflora(Stapf ) Raym.-Hamet
Coral Berry , Coral Bells , Coral Bell Plant , Winter Bells , track Kalanchoe
Bryophyllum ambrense , Bryophyllum uniflorum , Kalanchoe ambrensis , Kitchingia uniflora
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household : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SedoideaeTribe : KalanchoeaeGenus : Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe uniflorais native toMadagascar .
Kalanchoe uniflorais an attractiveepiphytic succulentwith slender , flat or climb stems that can grow up to 3.3 feet ( 1 m ) long , rooting at the node . The leaves are fleshy , bright unripe , and can measure up to 1.4 in ( 3.5 cm ) long and up to 0.6 inches ( 1.5 curium ) widely .
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The flower are bright red to red - violet , toll - shaped , and can arrive at up to 0.8 column inch ( 2 cm ) long .
In the vegetative stage , Kalanchoe unifloraresembles the epiphyticPeperomia rotundifolia . Despite its name , it is seldom one - bloom .
USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
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Kalanchoecare is minimum , but be conservative about idle levels . Intense sunshine can burn the wind of the leaf . When growing kalanchoes , place pots in partial sun to easy shade area .
The flowering assortment are highly rewarding for their colorful and long - last prime . They favour bright , cheery locations , peculiarly in the growing season . piss moderately from fall to winter when the maturation is most active . Reduce watering during the hot summertime months when the plants are mostly sleeping and wintertime when the growth slows importantly . Let the soil surface dry out between waterings . check the fleshy leave-taking for signs of water supply distress . An ordinarypotting soil mixis mulct . Feedbi - weekly during the originate season with a liquid plant food , or use boring - release pellets .
These belittled plants require repotting every few age . When repotting , take extra care in manipulation , as the leave of absence are somewhat brittle and can snatch well . Lucius DuBignon Clay pots work exceptionally well for plantingKalanchoes . check pots drain well and saucers empty easy .
Photo by Kerry Jarvis
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