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Cathedral Bells (Kalanchoe pinnata)

Cathedral Bells (Kalanchoe pinnata) is a succulent known for its unique plantlets that form along leaf margins, giving it a distinctive appearance.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect sunlight

Watering

Allow soil to dry between waterings

Soil

Well-draining, sandy, gritty, cactus mix

Temperature

Average room temperatures

Habitat

Indoor, Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect sunlight

Can tolerate some direct sun, but avoid intense afternoon sun

Watering

Allow soil to dry between waterings

Reduce watering in winter

Soil

Well-draining, sandy, gritty, cactus mix

Temperature

Average room temperatures

Prefers 18-24°C, avoid frost

Habitat

Indoor, Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season

Dilute to half strength

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Succulent

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot, Garden

Plant Environment

Indoor, Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.3-1.2 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

1-2 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Baumgartenia sobolifera Tratt.
Bryophyllum calcicola (H.Perrier) V.V.Byalt
Bryophyllum calycinum Salisb.
Bryophyllum germinans Blanco
Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Oken
Cotyledon calycina (Salisb.) B.Heyne
Cotyledon calyculata Sol. ex Sims
Cotyledon pinnata Lam.
Cotyledon rhizophylla Roxb.
Crassula pinnata (Lam.) L.f.
Crassuvia floripendia Comm. ex Lam.
Kalanchoe calcicola (H.Perrier) Boiteau
Vereia pinnata (Lam.) Spreng.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSaxifragales
  • familyCrassulaceae
  • genusKalanchoe
  • speciesKalanchoe pinnata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 2/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 2/5

Edible

No

Low to moderate toxicity due to cardiac glycosides

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