{"title":"Kalanchoes","description":"\u003cp\u003eKalanchoes are the succulents you buy for their leaves. Silver and copper felted paddles, furry grey leaves tipped in brown, purple-striped rosettes and bronze sculptural foliage, all on plants that want sun, sharp drainage and very little water. This range covers five of the best for Australian gardens and pots, from the 30cm striped kalanchoe to the 1.2m copper spoons. Every plant is delivered Australia wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a kalanchoe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a silver accent, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silver-spoons-kalanchoe-kalanchoe-silver-spoons\"\u003eSilver Spoons\u003c\/a\u003e forms a shrubby plant about 60cm tall and wide with felted, spoon-shaped leaves that catch the light. Its larger cousin \u003ca href=\"\/products\/copper-spoons-kalanchoe-kalanchoe-orgyalis\"\u003ecopper spoons\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eKalanchoe orgyalis\u003c\/em\u003e) grows slowly to about 1.2m, with leaves that are copper on top and silver beneath and clusters of yellow flowers in winter. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/panda-plant-kalanchoe-tomentosa\"\u003epanda plant\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eKalanchoe tomentosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is the one children reach out to touch: furry grey-green leaves edged in chocolate brown on a 45cm plant, best in a pot where the fur stays dry. Striped kalanchoe (\u003cem\u003eKalanchoe humilis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a low rosette to 30cm with purple bands across grey leaves, and Bronze Sculpture is a compact upright form with bronze-toned foliage to about 60cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere kalanchoes work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun to bright light, in soil or mix that drains in minutes. They belong in rockeries, gravel beds, coastal gardens, dry borders and pots on sunny verandahs, alongside our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003esucculents\u003c\/a\u003e. In Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney they grow outdoors all year. In Melbourne, Canberra and frost-prone inland districts they want the shelter of a wall or a pot that comes under cover in winter, because frost blackens the leaves. The felted species dislike wet leaves in humid summers, so in Brisbane and further north give them the airiest spot you have and keep water off the foliage. One drawback worth knowing: kalanchoes are toxic to dogs and cats, so keep them out of reach of a pet that chews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant on a slope, a mound or in a raised bed if your soil is heavy, and in pots use a cactus and succulent mix with extra coarse sand or perlite. Space the shrubby forms 50cm to 60cm apart and the rosettes 30cm. Terracotta pots dry faster than glazed ones and suit kalanchoes better. Water in once at planting, then not again until the soil is dry right through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply but rarely, every two to three weeks in summer and monthly or less in winter. Feed once in spring with a slow-release fertiliser at half the packet rate. Remove spent flower stems and any lower leaves that shrivel. Mealybugs hide between the leaves; dab them with methylated spirits on a cotton bud. Most kalanchoes strike readily from a leaf or a stem cutting left to dry for a few days before it is pushed into dry mix, which is the easiest way to multiply a favourite. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-world-of-succulents-a-must-have-guide-for-garden-lovers\"\u003egrowing succulents\u003c\/a\u003e covers soil, light and watering for the whole group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo kalanchoes flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, though the felted kinds are grown for their leaves. Copper spoons produces yellow flowers in winter and spring on mature plants, and the panda plant flowers rarely in cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan kalanchoes grow indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a very sunny windowsill, yes. In an ordinary room they stretch and lose their colour, so treat them as outdoor plants that can visit indoors for a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves going soft and brown at the base?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much water, or water sitting on the leaves. Let the mix dry out completely, water the soil rather than the plant, and improve the drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre kalanchoes safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All parts are toxic to dogs and cats if eaten. Grow them where pets cannot reach, or choose from our plants safe for pets instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"silver-spoons-kalanchoe-kalanchoe-silver-spoons","title":"Silver Spoons Kalanchoe - Kalanchoe ‘Silver Spoons’","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Spoons Kalanchoe (\u003cem\u003eKalanchoe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Spoons') is grown for its foliage, not its flowers. Thick, spoon shaped leaves carry a fine silver grey felt that holds colour through the hottest part of summer, on a tidy plant about 0.6m high and wide. Against green foliage or dark mulch it reads almost white, which is the point of it: a succulent that brings light into a bed without a flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver every month of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour sits in the leaf coating rather than a seasonal flush, so it looks the same in July as in January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it lives on rainfall in most warm districts, so it suits the strip of garden you keep forgetting to water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and salt are not a problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes reflected heat off paving, and enough salt for a coastal courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and predictable.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 0.6m by 0.6m it stays in scale in a pot or a border and does not sprawl into its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant fills a 300mm pot and looks deliberate on its own, and three matched pots make a low water way to dress a hard edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, borders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart. The plants meet within a season or two and hold a continuous silver mat that keeps weeds down, and sharp drainage on a slope suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silver Spoons Kalanchoe in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. The silver is brightest and the plant most compact in full sun; in deeper shade it stretches and dulls towards grey green. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, mediterranean and arid districts. It is frost tender, so where frosts are regular, grow it in a pot you can move under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is not negotiable, and sandy or gritty ground is ideal. On heavier soil plant on a raised mound, or use a cactus and succulent mix in a pot. Water deeply but infrequently, letting the soil dry between waterings and cutting back through winter, because cold wet roots kill these plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light dose of controlled release fertiliser in early spring is all it wants, since heavy feeding produces soft, leggy growth and weaker colour. This is a foliage selection that rarely flowers in cultivation, so buy it for the leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePets.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eKalanchoe\u003c\/em\u003e species contain cardiac glycosides and are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. If you have an animal that chews plants, keep this one raised or out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: a 140mm pack of ten, a 200mm pack of six, and a single 300mm plant. The 140mm pack is the value option for mass planting, covering around 1.6 square metres at 40cm spacing. A 300mm plant is close to mature size and gives a finished pot on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents travel well, and plants are delivered Australia wide with delivery from $29.95. A few lower leaves may drop in transit, which is normal. Hold off watering for a couple of days after planting, then water in once. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-world-of-succulents-a-must-have-guide-for-garden-lovers\"\u003eA complete guide to growing succulents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the full succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCompare drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess often than you expect. A deep soak every three to four weeks in summer and every six to eight in winter suits most gardens. Soft thin leaves mean it is thirsty; mushy leaves mean too much water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Kalanchoes contain cardiac glycosides and are toxic to both. Plant it where pets cannot reach it, or choose a different silver foliage plant for an accessible bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need for a groundcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout six plants per square metre at 40cm spacing. A pack of ten covers roughly 1.6 square metres and closes over in one to two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100399354175,"sku":null,"price":130.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140136554815,"sku":null,"price":201.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100399157567,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":45783587750207,"sku":"QLD","price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100399223103,"sku":null,"price":283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140136522047,"sku":null,"price":156.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100399288639,"sku":null,"price":280.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Silver-Spoons-Kalanchoe-Kalanchoe-Silver-Spoons.png?v=1768455509"},{"product_id":"striped-kalanchoe-kalanchoe-humilis","title":"Striped Kalanchoe - Kalanchoe humilis","description":"\u003cp\u003eStriped Kalanchoe (\u003cem\u003eKalanchoe humilis\u003c\/em\u003e) is grown for its leaves, not its flowers. It makes a compact succulent about 30cm tall and 45cm wide, with fleshy grey green paddles marked by irregular purple bands that deepen the more sun it gets. It thrives on neglect, which makes it a sound choice for a hot balcony or a bright windowsill you forget to water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that does the work.\u003c\/strong\u003e The purple striping is present all year, so it never has an off season waiting for flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat and drought.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds water in its leaves and comes through a hot dry summer on a balcony that would finish most potted plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm by 45cm it fits a windowsill, a rockery pocket or the front row of a mixed succulent bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to multiply.\u003c\/strong\u003e A fallen leaf or a snapped stem roots readily in dry mix, so one plant becomes a row of pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a shallow pot with a drainage hole and free draining mix. It suits a west facing balcony where reflected heat builds through the afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it the brightest window in the house. In dim light the stems stretch and the purple banding fades, so this is a bright position plant rather than a dark corner one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free gardens it settles between rocks and gravel where the drainage is sharp and the soil is poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Striped Kalanchoe in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to bright partial shade. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid gardens outdoors. It is frost tender, so in Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart or any frosting inland district keep it in a pot that comes under cover or indoors before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cactus and succulent mix, or standard potting mix opened up with coarse sand or perlite. Poor soil is fine. Wet soil is what kills it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak it, then let the mix dry right through before the next drink: roughly every two to three weeks in warm weather and monthly in winter. Half strength liquid fertiliser twice over spring and summer is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch the tips to keep it bushy and remove the flower spike once the small maroon flowers finish, since it is dull and takes energy the foliage could use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied as 140mm plants in packs of ten, which suits a mass planting, a run of pots or a shared order rather than a single specimen. Each plant will be young but well rooted, usually a single rosette that branches within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents travel better than almost anything else, though a leaf or two may drop in transit and that is not a fault. Leave the plants dry for a week after they arrive before the first water. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003echoosing the right size pot\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003esucculent range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eplants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Kalanchoe is toxic to cats and dogs, and chewed leaves can cause vomiting and, rarely, heart problems. Keep it on a shelf or a high sill if your pet nibbles foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy have the purple stripes faded?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. The banding intensifies with sun and washes out in shade, so move it to a brighter spot and the new leaves will come through marked again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery two to three weeks in the warm months, monthly in winter, and only once the mix is dry right through. Soft translucent leaves mean too much water, not too little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":45783605444927,"sku":"QLD","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Striped-Kalanchoe-Kalanchoe-humilis.jpg?v=1741858735"},{"product_id":"copper-spoons-kalanchoe-kalanchoe-orgyalis","title":"Copper Spoons Kalanchoe - Kalanchoe orgyalis","description":"\u003cp\u003eCopper Spoons Kalanchoe (\u003cem\u003eKalanchoe orgyalis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a sculptural succulent grown for felted, spoon shaped leaves that emerge cinnamon copper and slowly age to pewter silver. It builds into an upright plant around 1.2m tall and 80cm wide over many years, so it keeps its shape in a pot or rockery without constant attention. For a hot, dry corner that needs one plant with real presence, this is the one to reach for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo tone foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e New leaves wear a copper felt on top with silver beneath, and the mix of fresh and aged growth carries the display all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is measured in centimetres a year, not metres, so it never swamps the bowl, pot or rockery pocket you chose it for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery low care.\u003c\/strong\u003e An occasional deep drink in summer and a dry rest in winter cover most of its needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles brutal sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and salty coastal wind are all within its comfort zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers as a bonus.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature plants can carry sprays of small yellow flowers, a quiet extra on top of the foliage display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide bowl or squat pot shows off the leaf shape, and repotting becomes a job for every few years, not every spring. It suits sunny balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and dry beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Among stone and gravel mulch the metallic tones read beautifully beside other succulents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e It will live inside if it sits hard against your brightest window. Soft light produces soft, stretched growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Copper Spoons Kalanchoe in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun builds the densest felt and the strongest colour. Outdoors it suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid gardens. It is frost tender, so in cool temperate and frost prone inland areas grow it in a pot and shift it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free drainage is not negotiable. Use a quality succulent mix in pots, or open garden soil with coarse sand worked through. On clay, plant into a raised bed or mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak deeply, then let the mix dry right out: every two to three weeks in summer is usually plenty, monthly or less in winter. A half strength succulent fertiliser once in spring is all the feeding it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Barely any. Pull spent lower leaves away as they wither, and tip prune a leggy stem in spring if you want a bushier plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper Spoons is sold as established plants in 140mm pots, supplied as a pack of ten. That quantity is deliberate: it plants out a full rockery bank, a run of matched bowls or a long dry border in one order. Succulents are excellent travellers, since the thick leaves carry their own water reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnpack promptly, sit the plants somewhere bright and airy, and hold off watering for the first week. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every order is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the full succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eMore plants for rockeries and dry beds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for waterwise gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003ePots and planters with proper drainage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Copper Spoons Kalanchoe safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like other kalanchoes it contains compounds that are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed. Keep it up out of reach, and speak to your vet if a pet does eat any.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly. Expect gradual thickening rather than quick height, with the mature 1.2m taking many years. That pace is exactly what makes it so reliable in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the copper leaves turning silver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the normal life of each leaf. The felt starts copper and matures to silver grey, so a healthy plant always carries both tones at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided it sits at your brightest window. If new growth stretches and the copper tone washes out, it needs more light; a season outside restores it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":49415449936191,"sku":"QLD","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Copper-Spoons-Kalanchoe-Kalanchoe-orgyalis.jpg?v=1741858867"},{"product_id":"panda-plant-kalanchoe-tomentosa","title":"Panda Plant - Kalanchoe tomentosa","description":"\u003cp\u003ePanda Plant (\u003cem\u003eKalanchoe tomentosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is the succulent people reach out and touch. Its silver green leaves are covered in fine felt, edged with chocolate brown flecks, and the whole plant stays small at around 45cm tall and 30cm wide. It is from Madagascar, so heat and dry air suit it, and it asks for water only every few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage worth a close look.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every leaf is furred silver with brown tips, a texture almost nothing else in a plant collection offers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt forgives being forgotten.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every two to three weeks in the warm months and less in winter. Overwatering is the only reliable way to kill it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 45cm by 30cm it lives on a shelf, a windowsill or a balcony table for years without needing a bigger pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat holds no fear.\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuinely drought and heat tolerant, so a hot west facing balcony is a fine home for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the main use. A bright windowsill with a few hours of direct light keeps the felt dense and the growth compact. In dim rooms it stretches and thins out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors in a frost free spot it does very well in a 150mm to 200mm pot. Give it shelter from heavy rain, which sits in the felt and marks the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm dry gardens it works tucked among rocks where drainage is sharp and the soil never stays wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Panda Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light, including some direct sun, gives the best colour and the tightest habit. It is frost tender, so outdoor planting suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid gardens only. Everywhere else, grow it indoors or in a pot you can shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining cactus and succulent mix in a pot with a drainage hole. Standard potting mix holds far too much water. Never leave the pot standing in a saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak the mix, tip the saucer out, then let it dry right through: about every two to three weeks in the warmer months and every five to six in winter. Feed a half strength liquid fertiliser twice over spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little needed. Pinch the growing tips to encourage branching, and pull off shrivelled lower leaves. Any stem you remove strikes easily as a cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in one size: 100mm pots sold in a pack of ten, which suits a set of matching indoor pots, a gift run or a shelf display. Each plant is young and compact, ready to sit straight into a decorative pot 150mm or wider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents travel well because the leaves carry their own water, though the felt can pick up a mark or two in transit and that will grow out. Leave your plant dry and bright for a week before the first water. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the full succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eCompare other indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Kalanchoe species are toxic to cats and dogs, and chewing the leaves can cause vomiting and, less often, heart rhythm problems. Keep it on a high shelf if your pet chews plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves going soft and yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always too much water. Let the mix dry completely between drinks, check the pot actually drains, and cut back to a fortnightly soak at most in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I mist it or wipe the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave the felt alone. It traps dust, but wiping flattens the hairs and water sitting on the surface causes marks. Blow the dust off or use a soft dry brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely in cultivation, and the flowers are insignificant when they do appear. Buy it for the foliage, which is the point of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":49546557325631,"sku":"QLD","price":183.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100414394687,"sku":null,"price":344.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100414361919,"sku":null,"price":278.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Panda-Plant-Kalanchoe-tomentosa_8ca1a9b4.jpg?v=1768455713"},{"product_id":"kalanchoe-bronze-sculpture-kalanchoe-spp","title":"Kalanchoe ‘Bronze Sculpture’ - Kalanchoe spp.","description":"\u003cp\u003eKalanchoe 'Bronze Sculpture' (\u003cem\u003eKalanchoe\u003c\/em\u003e sp.) is a shrubby Madagascan succulent grown for foliage rather than flowers. It builds to about 60cm tall and 50cm across, with thick felted leaves in bronze and copper tones that deepen the more sun they get. If you want a pot plant that looks composed all year and forgives a fortnight of neglect, this is a sound pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage colour that lasts all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bronze leaves hold their tone through every season, so there is never an off month waiting for flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles heat and drought.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick leaves store their own water, which is why it stays presentable through a run of 40 degree days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor soil is no obstacle.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in thin, sandy ground where richer feeding would only make it soft and leggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellow flowers as a bonus.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of small yellow blooms lift above the foliage on mature plants without dominating it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm to 400mm pot of cactus and succulent mix suits it, and the felted leaves reward being placed where you pass close by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and dry beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it among stone and gravel with other succulents, allowing for its 50cm spread so the outer leaves stay in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e In hot, dry gardens it makes a low structural edge that needs no watering once away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kalanchoe Bronze Sculpture in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to very bright light brings out the strongest bronze colouring; in shade the leaves turn plain green and the plant stretches. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid gardens. It is frost tender, so frost prone gardens need it potted and moved under cover, or kept somewhere bright indoors over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage is the one requirement. Use a cactus and succulent mix in pots, or open heavy soil with coarse sand and gravel and plant on a raised mound. Wet feet in winter kills these plants, not cold alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak, then let the mix dry right through before watering again: every two to three weeks in warm weather, monthly or less in winter. A half strength liquid feed twice over spring and summer is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back leggy stems in early spring to keep the shape compact, and remove spent flower stems at the base. Wear gloves, since the sap irritates skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as tube stock and as a 140mm pack of ten. Tube stock plants are small, usually a few leaves, and take two seasons to reach potting size. The 140mm plants are further along and can go straight into a decorative pot or a rockery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents travel better than almost anything we send, because the leaves carry their own moisture and there is nothing to wilt. Leave yours dry for a week after it arrives, then start watering. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, with our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/15-low-maintenance-plants-that-thrive-in-full-sun\"\u003eLow maintenance plants for full sun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-for-hot-climates\"\u003eSucculents for hot and dry climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries and gravel gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All kalanchoes contain cardiac glycosides and are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, causing vomiting and, in larger doses, heart rhythm problems. Keep it out of reach of pets and call a vet if any is eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has the bronze colour faded to green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. Move it somewhere brighter and the colour returns with the next flush of leaves, though the existing ones stay as they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors in a cold garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the ground. It is frost tender, so in frost prone areas grow it in a pot that can shift to a verandah or a bright window over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643476410687,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100477374783,"sku":null,"price":183.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140073836863,"sku":null,"price":208.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100477342015,"sku":null,"price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Kalanchoe-Bronze-Sculpture-Kalanchoe-spp.png?v=1766223734"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/kalanchoes-collection.jpg?v=1791098129","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/kalanchoes.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}