{"product_id":"quicksilver-kalanchoe-kalanchoe-pumila-quicksilver","title":"Quicksilver Kalanchoe - Kalanchoe pumila 'Quicksilver'","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuicksilver Kalanchoe (\u003cem\u003eKalanchoe pumila\u003c\/em\u003e 'Quicksilver') is a compact succulent, about 30cm tall and 60cm wide, with small oval leaves in silvery white that pick up a wine-purple tint in the sun. Mature plants carry tiny lilac flowers in late winter. It loves heat, light and a free draining pot, and it earns its place on foliage alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are silvery white with a purple tint, and more sun deepens that tint to wine purple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and spreading.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays low at 30cm and spreads to about 60cm, so it fills a pot or a rockery pocket without climbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLilac flowers in late winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny lilac blossoms appear on mature plants when little else in a succulent garden is flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is quite happy in pots, bowls and troughs, and its colour sets off terracotta and dark glazes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLikes it hot and sunny.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright, warm position is exactly what it wants, and it asks for little water in return.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, bowls and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide, shallow container shows off the spreading silver mat. Give it the sunniest spot you have, because that is where the foliage colour is best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in free draining or stony soil. Silver leaves are a good contrast to green succulents and dark paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunny borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it at the front of a hot, dry bed. It is toxic to pets if eaten, so choose a spot they do not visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Quicksilver Kalanchoe in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings out the most colour. It likes temperatures above 10C, which makes tropical and subtropical gardens its natural home. In cooler climates grow it in a pot and keep it under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free draining or even rocky soil, in a pot or in the garden. A cactus and succulent mix is a good base for containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Like most succulents it needs little water. Water weekly in the warmer months to keep it looking lush, and less when it is cool. Fertilise in spring with an organic liquid feed at half strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No regular pruning is needed. Trim off finished flower stems and any untidy shoots to keep the mat compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Quicksilver Kalanchoe as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once planted, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical way to fill a long rockery, and the larger pots give a more established mat from day one. Tube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none at present, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are 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=\"\/collections\/kalanchoes\"\u003eExplore the kalanchoe collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-for-hot-climates\"\u003eSucculents for hot climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/waterwise-garden-guide-sustainable-tips-and-plant-selections\"\u003eWaterwise gardening tips and plant choices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my leaves green instead of silver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too little sun. Move the plant to the brightest position you have, and the silver and the purple tint will strengthen over the following weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt likes temperatures over 10C, so treat it as a plant for warm gardens. Elsewhere, grow it in a pot and bring it indoors or under cover for the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Kalanchoes are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, so keep it on a high shelf or in a part of the garden they cannot reach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790348190015,"sku":"KAL-PUM-QUICKS-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790348222783,"sku":"KAL-PUM-QUICKS-140MM-P10","price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790348255551,"sku":"KAL-PUM-QUICKS-200MM-P6","price":277.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/quicksilver-kalanchoe-kalanchoe-pumila-quicksilver.jpg?v=1792208770","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/quicksilver-kalanchoe-kalanchoe-pumila-quicksilver","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}