Kalanchoe tubiflora = Bryophyllum delagoense
 

The correct name for this species is Bryophyllum delagoense not Kalanchoe
tubiflora. It is easily distinguished by its cylindrical leaves marked with
purple, usually in whorls of three, that produce plantlets only at the apex.

It will form compact erect stems with densely packed leaves when grown in
full sun outdoors. Give it as much light as possible and hold back on the
water. Let it go completely dry between waterings. Like most Bryophyllun and
Kalanchoe, it is a winter bloomer.

Frogleg wrote in message
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I have (or perhaps had, looking at my windowsill) a plant supposed to
be a Kalanchoe tubiflora (appears to be in the same family or related
to the "pregnant alligator plant"). It's a very skinny succulent-type
that has tiny 'baby' plants which drop from the leaf tips. However,
when I look up "Kalanchoe tubiflora", I see many different images. The
reason this may be an ex-plant (horribly neglected) is that it just
put out one thin stem that got taller and taller, and dropped babies
that did the same thing. No flowers; no attractive presentation; no
joy. Of course, the wingtip plants are fun, but after a few years they
cease to amuse.

Having seen some images with "flowers," a la some succulent displays,
I wonder if I've been mistreating it from day one. It's watered with
the same frequency as a very vigorous aloe in a west-facing
windowsill. Any advice?

Kalanchoe tubiflora = Bryophyllum delagoense
 

On Fri, 04 Apr 2003 22:55:33 GMT, "Cereoid+10+"
wrote:

The correct name for this species is Bryophyllum delagoense not Kalanchoe
tubiflora. It is easily distinguished by its cylindrical leaves marked with
purple, usually in whorls of three, that produce plantlets only at the apex.

It will form compact erect stems with densely packed leaves when grown in
full sun outdoors. Give it as much light as possible and hold back on the
water. Let it go completely dry between waterings. Like most Bryophyllun and
Kalanchoe, it is a winter bloomer.

Frogleg wrote in message
...
I have (or perhaps had, looking at my windowsill) a plant supposed to
be a Kalanchoe tubiflora (appears to be in the same family or related
to the "pregnant alligator plant"). It's a very skinny succulent-type
that has tiny 'baby' plants which drop from the leaf tips. However,
when I look up "Kalanchoe tubiflora", I see many different images. The
reason this may be an ex-plant (horribly neglected) is that it just
put out one thin stem that got taller and taller, and dropped babies
that did the same thing. No flowers; no attractive presentation; no
joy. Of course, the wingtip plants are fun, but after a few years they
cease to amuse.

Having seen some images with "flowers," a la some succulent displays,
I wonder if I've been mistreating it from day one. It's watered with
the same frequency as a very vigorous aloe in a west-facing
windowsill. Any advice?

I guess I could pot some up and set out for the summer. It *has* the
sunniest spot in my house. However, it doesn't look like any of the
Bryophyllum delagoense photos. Stems are less than 1/8" in diameter,
and narrow leaves about 3/4" long. Never has had any sign of flowers
at all. I'll try to get one plant in good shape and post a photo.

Thanks.