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Succulents Partly documented

Kalanchoe campanulata

A tall, soft-stemmed Kalanchoe of the central highlands of Madagascar, recorded mostly at 1,100–2,000 m and known for its pendant, bell-shaped red flowers. Unlike desert kalanchoes it lives in a cool, very wet climate and needs moisture and cool nights.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Grows in the humid highlands of central and eastern Madagascar, in open marshy ground, grassland and forest margins. Habitat details are generalised from the records and the genus.

Recorded at 1,100–2,000 m, median about 1,760 m (19 records).

Madagascar (central highlands)

🔒 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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