Kalanchoe’Roseleaf '
Kalanchoe×edwardii’Roseleaf '
Kalanchoe beharensis’Roseleaf',Kalanchoe×edwardii’Rose Leaf',Kalanchoe’Rose Leaf '
Leaves. Private collection, Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia. Photo by Nazrol Ikhwan. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SedoideaeTribe : KalanchoeaeGenus : Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe×edwardii’Roseleaf ' , or simplyKalanchoe’Roseleaf ' , is one of the two ( the other one isKalanchoe’Fang ' ) well - knowncultivarsselected fromKalanchoe×edwardii(an oldhybridthat results from a hybrid betweenKalanchoe beharensisandKalanchoe tomentosa ) . It was rear and take by Mrs. Minnie Hummel ( 1904 - 1993 ) of Hummel ’s Exotic Gardens in Carlsbad , California , United States . However , as it has long been conceive to be a cultivar ofKalanchoe beharensis , this industrial plant is often sold asKalanchoe beharensis’Roseleaf ' .
Kalanchoe’Roseleaf ' is an attractive succulent with upright , stocky stem that bear deltoid muscle , silvery green leaves with a velvety coating andserratedmargins . It can grow up to 12 inches ( 30 centimetre ) tall . The leaves are thick , heavy , and symmetrically fix up as in a cross . They are often chocolate-brown on the upper surface , and their margin can also be play up with dark-brown marking .
A juvenile specimen. Private collection, Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia. Photo by Nazrol Ikhwan. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
The flowers are urn - shaped and have nearly whitened flower petal with pink - purple stria . In summer , they appear in many - flowered panicles on just chaff .
Kalanchoe’Roseleaf ' is quite similar toKalanchoe’Fang ' but lacks the tubercles on the back of the leaf .
Light : K.‘Roseleaf ' develop good in full Sunday but unremarkably appreciates some partial shade in the high temperature of the summer days . Indoors , order your plant near a window with collateral sunshine . The works will stretch if it does not receive enough light .
Buds and flowers. Private collection, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Noelene Tomlinson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Soil : Like most succulents , K.‘Roseleaf does not like " pixilated feet " and needs well - draining grease . Commercial potting mixes for succulent plants will work alright .
Temperature : This plant thrives in passion and humidity but can not handle frost . K.‘Roseleaf ' can resist temperature as broken as 25 ° F ( -3.9 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : Water thoroughly from spring to fall , but let the soil wry between waterings , as overwatering may cause stem rot . cut down tearing during winter ; water supply just enough to prevent the leaf from shriveling .
A plant in bloom. Private collection, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Noelene Tomlinson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Fertilizing : K.‘Roseleaf ' benefit from periodic fertilizing during the rise season . Use a balanced fertilizer dilute to half or quarter strength applied every two week .
Repotting : This plant thrives good when oftentimes repotted . For optimum growth , repot it every two years in spring . Go up one pot size every clock time you repot .
Propagation : K.‘Roseleaf ' is well propagated by leaf and stem cuttings . outpouring is the best time to take cutting .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Kalanchoe .
K.‘Roseleaf ' is not toxic to the great unwashed but should be kept away from pets because it may cause vomit , looseness , and heart cardiac arrhythmia if consume .
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