feltbush

How to Grow and Care for feltbush

feltbush · Kalanchoe beharensis
Also known as: velvet elephant ear; velvetleaf

Grow indoors in a loam-based potting compost with added extra grit in bright filtered light. Water moderately when in growth, sparingly when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season

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Planting and Growing feltbush

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleWater thoroughly then let soil dry out completely
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingVery dilute low nitrogen feed during warm growth only
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow indoors in a loam-based potting compost with added extra grit in bright filtered light. Water moderately when in growth, sparingly when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season

How to Water feltbush?

Water thoroughly then let soil dry out completely

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for feltbush?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for feltbush?

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What Soil Is Best for feltbush?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for feltbush?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize feltbush?

Very dilute low nitrogen feed during warm growth only

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How to Prune feltbush?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate feltbush?

Propagate by seed or offsets in spring

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How to Transplant feltbush?

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How to Care for feltbush in Winter?

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How to Plant feltbush?

Grow indoors in a loam-based potting compost with added extra grit in bright filtered light. Water moderately when in growth, sparingly when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season

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How to Repot feltbush?

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How to Harvest feltbush?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Can get mealybugs and vine weevil

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The Toxicity of feltbush

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More General Info About feltbush

Attributes of feltbush

Plant typeHouseplants · Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginMadagascar

Scientific Classification

Species
Kalanchoe beharensis
Genus
Kalanchoe
Family
Crassulaceae
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