Kalanchoe fadeniorum
A rare succulent Kalanchoe of coastal Kenya, known from very few collections. The single measured site is hot and humid all year with two rainy seasons; grow it warm and bright, and let it dry out between waterings.
At home, aim for
Day
Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night
Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity
Dry airBand in Plantistry
Light
Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows on rock (lithophyte)
Where it grows wild
Probably rocky outcrops and dry bushland in the coastal belt, like many East African Kalanchoe.
The single site is at about 360 m.
Kenya
🔒 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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