Kalanchoe beharensis ‘Maltese Cross’

felt bush
Recurved leaves are crinkled tightly and covered in brown velvet. Upright plant sparsely branches, develops a patterned trunk as lower leaves shed. Cultivar is smaller than typical species.
Kalanchoe beharensis 'Maltese Cross'Kalanchoe beharensis 'Maltese Cross'
height 2–6ft
width 2–3ft
tolerates Drought, Fog, Heat, Pots, Rooftops
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 Maltese Cross is from arid areas of Madagascar and as such likes to go totally dry between waterings in winter, but actually appreciates ample summer water (as long as the temperatures are warm and soil well drained) and will grow very quickly during that time.

Remember that if kept in a small pot your plant will want more frequent watering.

If kept quiet dry during summer this plant will atrophy its lower leaves and have a smaller crown of dwarfed leaves.
hardy
to		 28F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 In or Out
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Madagascar
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 13, 17, 21–24, H2

Sunset Zones Map

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

While this plant can be pruned back hard and will branch out from wherever it’s pruned (and you can root the top fairly easily) such pruning leaves a lasting scar on the trunk (due to the tough woody interior) and should be avoided.
Can grow from a single leaf if placed on damp cactus mix in a warm spot.
Plants are quite brittle once full grown and should be placed away from dogs, pathways, basketball hoops etc.