Status:
valid
Authors:
Raym.-Hamet & H.Perrier
Source:
tro
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille , sér. 3, 2: 149 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300274
Common Names
- Kalanchoe boisi
- Bois' Kalanchoe
- Boisi Kalanchoe
Description
Kalanchoe boisi (also called Bois's Kalanchoe, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to Madagascar. It has thick, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves with a green hue. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Kalanchoe boisi is a succulent plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover, as it can spread quickly and is drought tolerant. It can also be used to create living walls and as a filler in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kalanchoe boisi is a small, yellow-green bell-shaped flower. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kalanchoe boisi is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and bright, indirect sunlight. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. It is also susceptible to root rot if overwatered.
Where to Find Kalanchoe boisi
Kalanchoe boisi can be found in the wild in Madagascar.
Kalanchoe boisi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kalanchoe boisi?
Kalanchoe boisi
How often should Kalanchoe boisi be watered?
Kalanchoe boisi should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch.
What type of soil is best for Kalanchoe boisi?
Kalanchoe boisi prefers well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
Species in the Kalanchoe genus
Kalanchoe angolensis,
Kalanchoe antennifera,
Kalanchoe cherukondensis,
Kalanchoe bogneri,
Kalanchoe brachyloba,
Kalanchoe bhidei,
Kalanchoe chevalieri,
Kalanchoe welwitschii,
Kalanchoe velutina,
Kalanchoe inaurata,
Kalanchoe humifica,
Kalanchoe humilis,
Kalanchoe hauseri,
Kalanchoe hametorum,
Kalanchoe lokarana,
Kalanchoe leblancae,
Kalanchoe lindmanii,
Kalanchoe longifolia,
Kalanchoe lubangensis,
Kalanchoe latisepala,
Kalanchoe laciniata,
Kalanchoe laetivirens,
Kalanchoe lanceolata,
Kalanchoe lateritia,
Kalanchoe craibii,
Kalanchoe crenata,
Kalanchoe deficiens,
Kalanchoe curvula,
Kalanchoe cymbifolia,
Kalanchoe campanulata,
Kalanchoe faustii,
Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi,
Kalanchoe fernandesii,
Kalanchoe flaurantia,
Kalanchoe delagoensis,
Kalanchoe dinklagei,
Kalanchoe farinacea,
Kalanchoe elizae,
Kalanchoe scapigera,
Kalanchoe schliebenii,
Kalanchoe sanctula,
Kalanchoe salazarii,
Kalanchoe rosulata,
Kalanchoe tetramera,
Kalanchoe teixeirae,
Kalanchoe ndotoensis,
Kalanchoe richaudii,
Kalanchoe montana,
Kalanchoe olivacea,
Kalanchoe manginii,
Species in the Crassulaceae family
Adromischus alstonii,
Adromischus bicolor,
Adromischus caryophyllaceus,
Adromischus cooperi,
Adromischus cristatus,
Adromischus diabolicus,
Adromischus fallax,
Adromischus filicaulis,
Adromischus hemisphericus,
Adromischus humilis,
Adromischus inamoenus,
Adromischus leucophyllus,
Adromischus liebenbergii,
Adromischus maculatus,
Adromischus mammillaris,
Adromischus marianae,
Adromischus maximus,
Adromischus montium-klinghardtii,
Adromischus nanus,
Adromischus phillipsiae,
Adromischus roaneanus,
Adromischus schuldtianus,
Adromischus sphenophyllus,
Adromischus subdistichus,
Adromischus subviridis,
Adromischus triflorus,
Adromischus trigynus,
Adromischus umbraticola,
Adromischus coleorum,
Adromischus cooperi,
Adromischus montium-klinghardtii,
Adromischus triflorus,
Aeonium loartei,
Aeonium uhlii,
Aeonium aguajilvense,
Aeonium aizoon,
Aeonium anagense,
Aeonium anagensis,
Aeonium appendiculatum,
Aeonium arboreum,
Aeonium aureum,
Aeonium balsamiferum,
Aeonium barbatum,
Aeonium beltranii,
Aeonium bollei,
Aeonium burchardii,
Aeonium canariense,
Aeonium castellodecorum,
Aeonium castello-paivae,
Aeonium ciliatum,