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Kalanchoes open their flowers by growing new cells on the inner surface of the petals to force them outwards, and on the outside of the petals to close them. Kalanchoe flowers are divided into 4 sections with 8 stamens. The petals are fused into a tube, in a similar way to some related genera such as Cotyledon. [5]
Most Kalanchoes are succulent, beautifully flowered plants from brush habitats with moderate rainfall followed by dry winters -- just like Florida. From hanging baskets to small trees, Kalanchoes ...
Indoor plants, as well as balcony plants which have been moved inside to survive the cold season, begin flowering in early winter. ''Variegata Negra'' As a succulent plant, Kalanchoe daigremontiana can survive prolonged periods of drought with little or no water. During growth periods with higher temperatures and increased water supply, this ...
Kalanchoe pinnata, commonly known as cathedral bells, air plant, life plant, miracle leaf, [2] Goethe plant, [3] and love bush, [4] is a succulent plant native to Madagascar. It is a popular houseplant and has become naturalized in tropical and subtropical areas.
Kalanchoe beharensis is an evergreen shrub, 3–5 ft (1–2 m) tall. [3] The stem is about 1.5 m (4.9 ft) long, slender and knotted. Leaves are olive green, triangular-lanceolate shaped, decussately arranged (pairs at right-angles to each other) with leaf margins that are doubly crenate (crinkled).
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is a glabrous, [11] bushy, evergreen and perennial succulent plant which (in 2–5 years) [13] can reach an ultimate height of between 30 and 45 cm (12 and 18 in) [2] and an ultimate spread of between 10 and 50 cm (4 and 19.5 in). [13]
A houseplant, sometimes known as a pot plant, potted plant, or an indoor plant, is an ornamental plant that is grown indoors. [1] As such, they are found in places like residences and offices , mainly for decorative purposes .
The stamens are attached above the middle of the corolla tube and do not protrude from the corolla tube. The anthers are egg-shaped and 1.5 to 2 millimeters long. The trapezoidal to semicircular nectar scales are about 1.5 millimeters in size. The carpel is between 6.5 and 10 millimeters long, the style between 2 and 2.5 millimeters long.