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Kalanchoe laxiflora
The plant likes sunny locations, but can also tolerate partial shade.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. Reduce watering in winter.
It can withstand temperatures down to -3.9 °C for short periods. However, the plant is not frost-resistant.
The edges of its leaves often develop a distinctive red-orange border, especially in bright sunlight.
Kalanchoe laxiflora also known by the English name Milky Widow’s Thrill and the synonym Bryophyllum laxiflorum. It originates from central Madagascar, where it grows on rocks.
The leaves are fleshy, green to blue-green, usually with a red margin. In some plants, brown or red spots may also appear. The plant forms a succulent shrub with upright stems that gradually become woody. Overall, it can reach a height of about 50 cm.
The flowers are pendant, tubular, with a yellow-green to orange-red calyx. The inflorescence can reach lengths of up to about 50 cm. In older plants, the flowers tend to be noticeably larger than in younger specimens.
Kalanchoe laxiflora requires a well-draining substrate, a bright position, and watering only after the soil has dried. The substrate should not remain waterlogged for long periods. It is an undemanding kalanchoe that grows reliably under normal care and, with age, produces very striking inflorescences.