Kalanchoe klopperae

A recently described succulent Kalanchoe from the northeastern provinces of South Africa (Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Gauteng). Like other South African kalanchoes it grows in summer-rainfall bushveld, often among rocks. It wants bright light, summer water and a dry, cool winter.

At home, aim for

Day Cool-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 in the ground

Where it grows wild

Species-specific habitat notes were not found; South African kalanchoes of this region grow on rocky outcrops and slopes in bushveld and grassland, often partly shaded by rocks or shrubs.

The climate sites lie at about 760–1,510 m.

South Africa (Mpumalanga)South Africa (Limpopo)South Africa (Gauteng)

🔒 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.