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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 ... 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? |
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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. |
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