Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
hildebrandtii
ID:
1300494

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 468 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299832

Common Names

  • Kalanchoe hildebrandtii
  • Hildebrandt's Kalanchoe
  • Paddle Plant

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Description

Kalanchoe hildebrandtii (also called Hildebrandt's Kalanchoe, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial native to Madagascar. It has thick, fleshy leaves that are green in color and are covered in small, white hairs. It grows in rocky, well-drained soils in sunny areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Kalanchoe hildebrandtii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kalanchoe hildebrandtii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kalanchoe hildebrandtii is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by stem cuttings or division of the root clump.

Where to Find Kalanchoe hildebrandtii

Kalanchoe hildebrandtii can be found in gardens, nurseries, and online retailers.

Kalanchoe hildebrandtii FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Kalanchoe hildebrandtii?

Kalanchoe hildebrandtii prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sunlight does Kalanchoe hildebrandtii need?

Kalanchoe hildebrandtii needs bright, indirect sunlight.

How often should I water Kalanchoe hildebrandtii?

Kalanchoe hildebrandtii should be watered every two weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

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,

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