Bryophyllum pinnatum, also known as the air plant, Cathedral Bells, life plant, miracle leaf, clapper bush, curtain plant, floppers, green love, hoja de aire, life leaf, live forever, mexican love plant, motta patti, Goethe Plant, etc. It is very hardy and easy to grow. They prefer to only be watered when dry and to be given lots of sunlight.
It is a succulent plant native to Madagascar, which is a popular houseplant and has become naturalized in tropical and subtropical areas.
Bryophyllum, which is a herb, is widely known to treat kidney problems and urinary disorders. Do you know, it has several other health benefits, too?
10 health benefits of Bryophyllum plant--- http://www.theayurveda.org/ayurveda/herbs/10-health-benefits-of-bryophyllum-for-kidney-and-urinary-disorders/
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/268347927_The_miracle_plant_Kalanchoe_pinnata_A_phytochemical_and_pharmacological_review
The flowers are reddish-purple, pendants in large spreading panicles with opposite stout branches.
Notes: One of its common names, Goethe Plant, was a result of the great interest that Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a writer, and amateur gardener, had in this plant. He raised them and often gave them as gifts to people who visited his home.
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It will thrive in a sunny spot where it receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. It needs moderate watering, always wait for the soil to dry out before watering. The ideal growing temperature is 60-85°F (15-30°C).
Soil
Kalanchoe pinnata needs a well-draining but fertile soil mix to grow well. This plant suffers in heavy soils and should not be potted in just regular garden soil. A succulent mix with some organic compost is a good choice. It tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soils.
How to fertilize Kalanchoe Pinnata
Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting need for Kalanchoe Pinnata: repot it after 2X growth.
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil, it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Kalanchoe Pinnata after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
*Because all of the information is available online, I only send printed CARE TIPS if the customer requests it in order to reduce the environmental footprint.
Please, allow your plant to acclimate to your home for 1-2 weeks before repotting.
🌸 The pictures shown are of a mature plant representing what they can look like when grown in the proper conditions.
➽The plant you will get is similar to the last photo on the page.
** WHAT IS INCLUDED **
⟿You will receive 2 Rooted Kalanchoe Pinnata plants around 4" to 5" tall in a pot.
⟿Or a 7" to 9" Plant Cutting as chosen by the customer. (I advertise as cuttings but I usually send well-rooted plants.)
✔72h+ or 40h+ hours Plant Heat Packs are recommended if you live in areas where temperatures have dipped below 40ºF. We recommend adding this heat pack when ordering Plants during the winter months (November - April). Please add a Uniheat pack to your order to ensure your plants arrive safely at your home!
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