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Copper Spoons

Kalanchoe Orgyalis

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Overview

Copper Spoons (Kalanchoe orgyalis) is a striking succulent, recognized for its velvety, spoon-shaped leaves that transition from silvery to rusty copper as they mature. This drought-tolerant plant typically grows up to 3 feet tall and wide, thriving in well-draining soil and full to partial sunlight. Ideal for xeriscapes or as a container specimen, it adds a warm, exotic touch with minimal maintenance.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 10–11Type Perennial, SucculentClimate Subtropical

Copper Spoons (Kalanchoe Orgyalis) — spoon-shaped leaves that transition from silvery to rusty copper as they mature

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial, Succulent
Family: Crassulaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Copper Spoons (Kalanchoe Orgyalis) — Dead leaves should be pruned to maintain its neat appearance and encourage new foliage

Copper Spoons (Kalanchoe Orgyalis) — Ideal for xeriscapes or as a container specimen, it adds a warm, exotic touch with minimal maintenance; slow-release

Copper Spoons (Kalanchoe Orgyalis) — Kalanchoe orgyalis is an excellent

Copper Spoons (Kalanchoe Orgyalis) — which makes it a striking addition to any landscape design

Copper Spoons (Kalanchoe Orgyalis) — commonly referred to as Copper Spoons

Copper Spoons (Kalanchoe Orgyalis) — although it can tolerate partial shade

Copper Spoons (Kalanchoe Orgyalis) — resembling the appearance of inverted spoons

Copper Spoons (Kalanchoe Orgyalis) — Ideal for xeriscapes or as a container specimen, it adds a warm, exotic touch with minimal maintenance

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