Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi’Painted Butterfly '
Rainbow Kalanchoe
Bryophyllum fedtschenkoif.variegatum , Bryophyllum fedtschenkoi’Variegatum',Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi’Aurora Borealis',Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi’Marginata',Kalanchoe fedtschenkoif.variegata , Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi’Variegata '
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Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SedoideaeTribe : KalanchoeaeGenus : Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi’Painted Butterfly ' is a form ofKalanchoe fedtschenkoiselected for its vary foliage . The name was print by Harry Mak in " Photo Album of Succulents in Color 3 " in 2003 .
Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi’Painted Butterfly ' , usually sold asKalanchoe fedtschenkoi’Aurora Borealis ' , is a small shrubby succulent with lilac-colored - grayish - green leaves with atypical ointment - colored marking along the scalloped margins . It can raise up to 20 inches ( 50 cm ) tall . The stems circularise out and rootle along the priming coat , form large colonies . The leave of absence are heavyset and heavy , obovate or obovate - oblong , with conspicuous teeth in the upper one-half and sometimes with bulbil on the gross profit margin . They can appraise up to 2 column inch ( 5 curium ) long and 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) astray .
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The flush are pendant , doorbell - mold and come out in late spring and early summer , measuring up to 0.8 in ( 2 cm ) long . They have yellow - greenish calyx with legion reddened , royal , or gloomy line of merchandise and orangish - red corolla with legion scarlet line .
This form is also sold asKalanchoe fedtschenkoi’Variegata ' or Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi ' Marginata ' . A clone with markings in the center of the leaves , or else of the margins , is sold asKalanchoe fedtschenkoi’Rosy Dawn ' .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
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Kalanchoecare is minimum , but be cautious about light levels . Intense southerly luminousness can burn the peak of the leaves . Place sens in partial Dominicus to light nicety areas when growingKalanchoes .
The flowering varieties are highly rewarding for their colorful and long - lasting flowers . They opt bright , sunny locations , especially in the summertime growing time of year . During the winter , consider a south - face window . Watermoderately throughout the summer and trim watering in the winter . rent the soil surface ironical out between waterings . In wintertime , the grunge can almost dry out out . view the fleshy parting for preindication of pee suffering . They prefer warmth . Do n’t let temperatures fall below 55 ºF ( 13 ºC ) . An ordinarypotting soil mixis fine . Feedbi - weekly in the summer with a liquid fertilizer , or use slow - liberation pellets .
These minuscule plants take repotting every few years . When repotting , take additional care in treatment as the leaves are somewhat brittle and can photograph easy . Clay mint work out exceptionally well for plantingKalanchoes . Ensure pot can drain well and saucers can empty easily .
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