Kalanchoe carnea

big-leaf kalanchoe
Lush green succulent has scalloped leaves and pale pink flowers in summer. Creates wandering colonies, rooting where it lands. Prefers ample water, especially in sun, but tolerates drought.
height 2–3ft
width 3–5ft
tolerates Coast, Cool Summers, Drought, Deer , Heat, Pots, Neglect, Wind
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 This is an interesting succulent that is drought tolerant (we’ve seen it surviving under fog drip not far from the coast), but will need some summer water every couple weeks if it’s in a hot sunny spot. During winter rains in thrives without any additional water. If you’d like to put it in a garden that gets ample summer water this is where it thrives, being from a summer growing area of the world. With summer heat and regular water this plant has explosive, lush growth.
hardy
to		 26F
exposure Full Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose, Low Needs
origin NE India
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 16, 17, 19–H2

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Very very easy to grow from cuttings. We have seen a garden where these are cut and tossed down the hill, rooting where they land and creating a new colony.

Special Interest

As an especially lush succulent we love seeing this plant in tropical garden designs where you can fill up a thrifty water wise garden. The pink flowers are a plus too!