I'm not proud of it but I went into Wilco today and came out with a couple of succulents.
I have an idea that this first one may be a Kalanchoe but I'm happy to be wrong............
This second one is in a 3 or 4cm pot. I was drawn to it because of the unusual leaf arrangement............
I need a couple of id please
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Re: I need a couple of id please
Hi Keith, I'm no expert, but I agree the first one is a Kalanchoe, I think the second is Crassula falcata. They're nice plants so you have done well.
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Re: I need a couple of id please
The Kalanchoe could well be a hybrid. It has both the look of K. diagremontana, and K. blossfeldiana. Nicely coloured, attractive plant, whatever the colour. I'd be interested to see what it looks like if / when it flowers.
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Re: I need a couple of id please
It's Kalanchoe sexangularis or petitiana
Re: I need a couple of id please
As always, thank you for the replies
The pair only cost four quid so I was happy to buy them unknown and take a punt, The Crassula inparticular looks interesting. Has anyone grown either and got any tips to share?
The pair only cost four quid so I was happy to buy them unknown and take a punt, The Crassula inparticular looks interesting. Has anyone grown either and got any tips to share?
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Re: I need a couple of id please
Thanks Richaud. I learnt something today! :-)
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Re: I need a couple of id please
Crassula falcata (or perfoliata ssp falcata) is straightforward to grow, takes down to freezing quite happily if dry. The leaves can colour up with light and not too much water, and flowers are worth having. I find it can get a bit straggly after a few years and needs re-starting from cuttings.KeithG wrote:The Crassula inparticular looks interesting. Has anyone grown either and got any tips to share?
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Re: I need a couple of id please
Wow Mike T.
That's impressive. If a bit fell off, I would love a piece please.....
That's impressive. If a bit fell off, I would love a piece please.....
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Just to be clear in my head, that photo is of a "standard" form that has had plenty of light and been kept a bit on the dry side?MikeT wrote: Crassula falcata (or perfoliata ssp falcata) is straightforward to grow, takes down to freezing quite happily if dry. The leaves can colour up with light and not too much water, and flowers are worth having. I find it can get a bit straggly after a few years and needs re-starting from cuttings.
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Re: I need a couple of id please
Correct, Keith.KeithG wrote:Just to be clear in my head, that photo is of a "standard" form that has had plenty of light and been kept a bit on the dry side?
If kept under the staging and watered it's just plain blue.
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