Kalanchoe Oricula
Kalanchoe Oricula
CrassulaceaeKalanchoe Oricula · 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 soil—the plant pictured is the one you will receive.
About Kalanchoe Oricula
Kalanchoe Oricula, of the Crassulaceae family, originates in Madagascar and southern Africa and has spread to home cultivation thanks to its beauty and resilience. It is characterized by varied succulent leaves (smooth, lobed, hairy), an evolutionary adaptation that makes it a unique piece in the world of succulents.
We grow Kalanchoe Oricula 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. The result: more compact, better colored and more resilient plants than those grown in artificial greenhouses.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Kalanchoe Oricula | |
| 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.
Light
Very bright, indirect or filtered light. Ideal near a south or east window.
Water
Water when the substrate is completely dry. In summer every 1-2 weeks, let it rest in winter (every 3-4 weeks or less).
Substrate
Mineral substrate with high drainage: pumice, akadama and a little peat. We ship it ready in its substrate — no repotting needed for 12-18 months.
Temperature
Ideal between 18 and 28 °C. Tolerates down to 5 °C in winter if the substrate is dry. Protect from frost.
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