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Basic Info
Kalanchoe beharensis ‘Fang’ is a slow-growing succulent type. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to around 30 cm (12″) tall and around 90 cm (36″). The plants main feature is the green to grey green wrinkled leaves. When it finally produce flowers expect orange flowers from spring.
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Kalanchoe
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Kalanchoe beharensis ‘Fang’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care off. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your succulent healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Kalanchoe beharensis ‘Fang’
This succulent type is a slow-growing one that can grow very tall when it is well taken care of outdoors. You can also grow this succulent indoors as long as there is enough light. When it grows indoors, leaves turn bronze while outside they are mostly silver.
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun
- Can be grown outdoor and indoors
- Grows 30 cm (12″) tall
- Grows up to 90 cm (36″) wide
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- Does not handle cold well
- Prefers Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 F)
- Best propagated by stem cuttings and leaves
- Might be harmful to people or animals
- Grows best during Summer
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Where to Plant
Kalanchoe beharensis ‘Fang’ succulents need strong light. When planting this succulent type in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. It can also be an indoor plant as long as it gets enough sunlight.
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 10a which is around -6.7 °C (20 °F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant it in an indoor environment. The plant will grow happily with enough sunlight.
How to Propagate Kalanchoe beharensis ‘Fang’
This succulent can be propagated by leaves and stem cuttings. It does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.
Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.
How to Propagate Kalanchoe beharensis ‘Fang’ By Leaves
When propagating it with leaves, (Learn How to Propagate Succulents in detail here.) you should get a leave carefully from the mother plant. It should be a healthy leave that has no part left on the stem. In this way, the propagation will work. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
How to Propagate Kalanchoe beharensis ‘Fang’ From Cuttings
When propagating Kalanchoe beharensis ‘Fang’ from cuttings, cut a stem from the mother plant carefully with a clean knife or scissors. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
Origin and Habitat
This succulent type is native to Madagascar.
