felt bush
Kalanchoe beharensis
RHS AGM 2002
USDA zones11 to 12
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size3 to 5 feet tall3 to 5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Greenish-yellow
Notes
Felt bush (Kalanchoe beharensis) is a succulent for containers, houseplants, and dry gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 11 and warmer, down to about 40°F (4°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average soil. It can reach 3 to 5 feet tall and wide. Greenish-yellow flowers open in mid to late spring and again in early to late summer.
Pairs well with Lemon Coral sedum, Silver squill, and Bird of paradise.
Native range
Middle East, Asia, Africa, Burkina, and 5 more places. See all 9
Middle East, Asia, Africa, Burkina, Caprivi Strip, Eritrea, Eswatini, Gambia, and Northern Provinces.
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