Felt Plant Or Bush, Velvetleaf
Kalanchoe Beharensis
Overview
Kalanchoe beharensis, commonly called Felt Plant or Velvet Leaf, features distinctive, triangular-shaped leaves with a velvety texture, and reaches an approximate height of 3-5 feet with a spread of 2-3 feet. Its mature foliage is olive green with a silvery-white sheen, due to fine hair-like structures. This slow-growing succulent prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, providing a striking, tactile element in xeriscaped gardens.

Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 10–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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