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Succulents Partly documented

Kalanchoe benbothae

A recently described Kalanchoe from northern KwaZulu-Natal, known from very few records around 1400 m. Its ecology is barely documented; grow it like other summer-rainfall South African Kalanchoe, with bright light, warm wet summers and a cool, drier winter.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Not documented in detail; regional Kalanchoe grow on rocky outcrops and slopes in grassland and bushveld, often partly shaded.

The measured site is at about 1400 m.

South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.