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Lavender Scallops (Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi)

Lavender Scallops, also called Kalanchoe Stonecrop, is a low-growing succulent with scalloped, lavender-gray leaves that have a powdery coating. The leaf margins often turn pinkish in bright light. It forms a spreading mat and produces clusters of bell-shaped, reddish-brown flowers in winter.

Botanical Profile

Family:Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus:Kalanchoe (kal-un-KOH-ee)
Species:fedtschenkoi (fed-tscheng-koh-eye)
Synonym:Bryophyllum fedtschenkoi

Growing Conditions

Bright light to part shade and well-draining soil. Drought-tolerant. The powdery coating (farina) protects from sun—avoid touching leaves. Easy to propagate from leaf cuttings. A beautiful, soft-colored ground cover for succulent gardens.

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