Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Kalanchoe gastonia-bonnier, or Donkey Ear Plant, is a plant belonging to the Crassulaceae family and is sometimes thought by many to resemble a donkey's ear regarding its leaves. This plant is unique and suitable as a houseplant because its leaves are thick and have brown spots. It often forms small plants at the tips of the leaves.
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Donkey Ear Plants, Palm Beachbells
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri
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Genus
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Kalanchoe
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Family
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Crassulaceae
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Order
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Saxifragales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
Purple
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri toxic to pets? |
Yes
Kalanchoe can be toxic to pets and humans if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
winter
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Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri Native Region |
Find out where the Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri plant originated. |
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Country |
Madagascar
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