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Kalanchoe rotundifolia (Kalanchoe rotundifolia)

Kalanchoe rotundifolia is a succulent native to South Africa, featuring rounded leaves and clusters of yellow flowers. It's grown ornamentally.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light is ideal.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining succulent or cactus mix is essential. A gritty, sandy loam is ideal to prevent waterlogging.

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light is ideal.

Can tolerate some direct sun.

Water

Allow soil to dry out between waterings.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-draining succulent or cactus mix is essential. A gritty, sandy loam is ideal to prevent waterlogging.

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season.

Avoid frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Use diluted balanced fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Succulent

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot, Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green, Gray-green

Leaf Type

Succulent, Rounded

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

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Synonyms
Crassula rotundifolia Haw.
Kalanchoe guillauminii Raym.-Hamet
Kalanchoe integerrima Lange
Kalanchoe luebbertiana Engl.
Kalanchoe seilleana Raym.-Hamet
Meristostylus brachycalyx Klotzsch
Sedum subrotundifolium (Haw.) Kuntze
Vereia rotundifolia (Haw.) D.Dietr.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSaxifragales
  • familyCrassulaceae
  • genusKalanchoe
  • speciesKalanchoe rotundifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Edible

No

Contains cardiac glycosides, which can cause gastrointestinal upset, vomiting, diarrhea, and cardiac arrhythmias if ingested by pets or humans.

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