kalanchoe beharensis succulent Buy Kalanchoe Beharensis Monstrose

kalanchoe beharensis succulent Buy Kalanchoe Beharensis MonstroseKalanchoe beharensis Monstrose is a striking variation of the popular Velvet Elephant Ear succulent. This monstrose form features thick, triangular leaves covered with soft, dense, silvery grey hairs that give the plant a velvety texture. Unlike the typical species, the Monstrose has irregular, contorted, and deeply lobed leaves that create a unique, almost sculptural appearance a real standout for collectors and succulent enthusiasts. Key

Kalanchoe beharensis ‘Monstrose’ is a striking variation of the popular Velvet Elephant Ear succulent. This monstrose form features thick, triangular leaves covered with soft, dense, silvery-grey hairs that give the plant a velvety texture. Unlike the typical species, the ‘Monstrose’ has irregular, contorted, and deeply lobed leaves that create a unique, almost sculptural appearance - a real standout for collectors and succulent enthusiasts.

Key Characteristics:

• Botanical name: Kalanchoe beharensis ‘Monstrose’

• Foliage: Thick, triangular, velvety grey-green leaves with irregular, lobed, and twisted growth

• Growth habit: Upright, bushy shrub-like succulent

• Size: Can grow up to 1.5 metres tall and wide in ideal conditions

• Origin: Native to Madagascar

• Texture: Soft, fuzzy leaves that contrast beautifully with rough stems

Care Tips:

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Can tolerate some direct sun but avoid intense midday rays to prevent leaf burn.

• Watering: Water moderately, allowing the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.

• Soil: Use a well-draining succulent or cactus mix to prevent root rot.

• Temperature: Prefers warm temperatures; protect from frost and cold drafts. Ideal range: 15-28°C.

• Feeding: Fertilise monthly during the growing season with a balanced succulent fertilizer diluted to half strength.

• Pruning: Remove any damaged or leggy growth to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.

The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. The plant will be shipped bare rooted

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