Kalanchoe tomentosa’Golden Girl ' is one of the " fuzzies " in thegenusKalanchoe . It is an excellent option for windowsill culture , dish gardens , or as a patio works .
Kalanchoe tomentosa’Golden Girl '
Kalanchoe’Golden Girl '
Private collection, Leiria, Portugal. Photo by Filipa Gameiro. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
family unit : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SedoideaeTribe : KalanchoeaeGenus : Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe tomentosa’Golden Girl ' is an attractivecultivarofKalanchoe tomentosa . The origin is nameless .
Kalanchoe tomentosa’Golden Girl ' is ashrubbysucculent with upright , basally woody stems and ovoid , golden , fuzzy leave tipped in black . It branches from the understructure and can reach a tiptop of up to 12 inches ( 30 cm ) . The gilt - icteric hue of the leaves becomes more vivacious when scupper to vivid sunshine .
Private collection, Diamond Springs, California, United States. Photo by Justin Bales. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
During the give and summer , Kalanchoe tomentosa’Golden Girl ' produce buzzer - shaped flowers place in color from golden ginger to copper and maroon . The flowers , which share the same fuzzed texture as the leave , appear in clump atop long stalks .
lightness : Kalanchoe tomentosa’Golden Girl ' get best in full sun but usually appreciates some partial shade during the hot summertime day . When growing indoors , place it near a windowpane with collateral sunshine . If it does not receive enough visible radiation , it may stretch out .
grease : The plant want soil that drain well and does not like " wet fundament . " A commercial potting mix for succulents will work well .
Private collection, Diamond Springs, California, United States. Photo by Justin Bales. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Temperature : Kalanchoe tomentosa’Golden Girl ' fly high in heating system and humidness but can not do by freeze . It grows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimum wintertime temperature ranging from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
lacrimation : Water the plant thoroughly from spring to return , but let the grime ironic between waterings , as overwatering may do stem bunkum . Reduce watering during winter ; only irrigate it enough to preclude the leaves from shriveling .
fertilize : Fertilize now and again during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer adulterate to half or quarter strength and applied every two weeks .
Private collection, Leiria, Portugal. Photo by Filipa Gameiro. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Repotting : The industrial plant thrives easily when frequently repot . For optimum growth , repot it every two geezerhood in leaping . Go up one pot size every clock time you repot .
extension : Kalanchoe tomentosa’Golden Girl ' can be easy spread by leaf and stem cut . For best results , take cuttings in spring .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Kalanchoe .
Kalanchoe tomentosa’Golden Girl ' is not toxic to people but should be kept aside from pets because consuming it may cause vomiting , looseness , and philia arrhythmias .
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