Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegata
CrassulaceaeKalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegata · a succulent from the Crassulaceae family, with fleshy leaves and long-lasting blooms. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral potting mix—the plant pictured is the one you will receive.
About Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegata
Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegata, of the Crassulaceae family, originates in Madagascar and southern Africa and has spread to home cultivation thanks to its beauty and resilience. Its most distinctive feature is varied succulent leaves (smooth, lobed, hairy), a trait that makes it unmistakable even among advanced collectors.
We grow Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegata at Succulentae, in the heart of the Almería desert, where the dry Mediterranean climate replicates the ideal conditions for the plant to develop its compact form and best coloration. This produces stronger specimens, with intense coloration and compact form, ready to join your collection.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Variegata | |
| Family | Crassulaceae | |
| Origin | Madagascar and southern Africa | |
| Natural habitat | dry scrubland and coastal zones | |
| Adult size | 15-200 cm depending on species | |
| Flowering | prolific flowering in intense colors | |
| Propagation | very easy from cutting · some spp. produce plantlets on leaves | |
| Toxicity | toxic if ingested |
Did you know?
Some species of Kalanchoe (such as K. daigremontiana, "Mother of Thousands") produce plantlets ready to root on the leaf edges, one of the most efficient asexual reproduction strategies in the plant kingdom.
Luz
Very bright light with some direct sun
Riego
Sparse; sensitive to overwatering
Sustrato
Very free-draining mineral substrate, specific for cacti and succulents
Temperatura
Protect below 10 °C (cold-sensitive)
