Project Description
Kalanchoe humilis
This Kalanchoe is a large succulent shrub. Its green leaves are variegated with purple or maroon spots. It shows off its colors best in full sun. Watch for purple flowers in the summer.
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Quick Look:
Full sun to partial shade
Typical water needs for a succulent
Plant grows up to 12″ (30.5 cm) tall
Plant grows up to 4″ (10 cm) wide
Zone 8a (Minimum 10° F | -12.2° C)
Not cold hardy
Propagation by leaves, cuttings, and seeds
Can be toxic to humans and animals
Summer Dormant
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Care and Propagation Information
General Care for Kalanchoe humilis
Kalanchoe humilis is a beautiful, variegated succulent that is excellent for beginners. It grows well in rock gardens, as well as container gardens. Its flowers attract hummingbirds to your outdoor garden.
Watering
Kalanchoe humilis has typical watering needs for a succulent. It’s best to use the “soak and dry” method, and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Where to Plant
Kalanchoe humilis is not cold hardy, so if you live in a zone that gets colder than 10° F (-12.2° C), it’s best to plant this succulent in a container that can be brought indoors. It does well in full to partial sun.
Plant in an area of your garden that gets 6 hours of sunlight a day. If planting indoors, place in a room that gets a lot of sunlight, such as near a southern-facing window (if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere).
How to Propagate Kalanchoe humilis
Kalanchoe humilis is an easy succulent to propagate from stem cuttings and offsets.
Cuttings
To propagate Kalanchoe humilis from cuttings, use a sharp, sterile knife or pair of scissors and cut a piece of the plant just above a leaf on the stem. Allow it to dry for a couple of days, and place in well-draining soil.
Offsets
Kalanchoe humilis will produce small rosette offsets. Cut the offsets off from the main stem with a sharp, sterile knife or scissors. Allow the offsets to dry for one to two days before laying on well-draining soil.
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Hello,
I’m having trouble with my Kalanchoe Humilis and I’m not sure what’s wrong with it. It was doing well until a couple months ago or so. A lot of the leaves are dying and turning black, and some of the tips of the healthy looking leaves are also a little black. Other leaves look mushy and transparent where they’re attached to the stem. The leaves are falling off when I barely touch them, healthy or not healthy. I don’t think it’s rot because it’s in well draining soil and a pot with a drainage hole, it’s always dry when I water it and the stems are not black. I keep it inside on a windowsill with a grow light so I don’t think light is the problem either. What could be wrong with it??
It sounds like it could be a watering issue, but it’s difficult to say without seeing a picture. If you’re concerned about your succulent dying, this post will offer some suggestions that will help you save it! If you’d like help to further identify the specific reason your succulent isn’t doing well, I’d to invite you to join our Successfully Growing Succulents course.
As a course student Cassidy can give you one on one help to get it diagnosed specifically and also help answer any other succulent care questions you have.
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I have a kalanchoe humilis which has been such a joy and watch doing what it does. I have it in a cactus soil with a bit of gritty sail with a bit of perlite. I only give it a sip at the base maybe twice a month. It has grown quickly shooting out stems with tiny flowers. This past week it has formed small offshoots of plants. I have never had such a delightful succulent before.
That’s so great! We’re happy it’s brought you so much joy 🙂