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Kalanchoe beharensis var. subnuda ‘Blue Slick’

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Sun: full sun to partial shade

Water: Typical water needs for a succulent

Temperature: Zone 1a from -60° F to -55° F (-51.1 ° C to -48,3° C) to Zone 11b from 45° F to 50° F (7.2° C to 10° C)

Winter Survival: Not cold hardy

Propagation: offsets, cuttings, stem cuttings

Flower: in the Winter.

Flower Type: Yellow-Green

Toxic: Toxic to humans and animals

Dormant: summer

Space Requirement: Indoors & Outdoors

Common Problems: No major pests


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Basc Care for Kalanchoe beharensis var. subnuda ‘Blue Slick’

Watering

What you need to remember is that this type of succulents needs to be watered for every 2 weeks

One simple tip for you is that you can use some online apps to check the soil status before you go water your succulents. I would recommend the ThePlantsCheck app, it has some nice features there.

Fertilizing

Only feed this succulent during its active growing seasons which means winter. Use the right fertilizer applied in the right amounts. Applying half-strength balanced fertilizer every month or so is recommended for optimal results.

Do not fertilize during summer as the plant is dormant.

Sun & Location Requirements for "Kalanchoe beharensis var. subnuda ‘Blue Slick’"

Kalanchoe beharensis var. subnuda ‘Blue Slick’ requires full sun to partial shade. It's best to keep it in an area of your garden or home that gets plenty of bright, indirect sunlight throughout the day. When temperatures are too hot and direct sunlight is too intense, try moving Kalanchoe beharensis var. subnuda ‘Blue Slick’ to a shadier spot for part of the day.

As per this succulent profile, it is only able to stay healthy when the environment temperature is above the range of zone 1a from -60° F to -55° F (-51.1 ° C to -48,3° C).

Kalanchoe beharensis var. subnuda ‘Blue Slick’ is not cold hardy and does not survive in freezing conditions. However, there are certain strategies that can be used to help the plant thrive despite the chill of winter. Proper drainage and insulation are essential for succulent X during periods of extreme cold. Placing a layer of mulch or gravel on the soil around the plant can also help keep it warm.

Any succulents in the group will need a medium space to grow. You can place your pot at your table or window. Since this plant needs more space than mini succulents, you should consider do not plant them together with other succulents/plants.

Kalanchoe beharensis var. subnuda ‘Blue Slick’ also benefits from some indirect light throughout the day as well, so make sure you give it enough space to soak up light without becoming too exposed to heat.

Propagation

Propagating with offsets is a great way to get more plants from the same mother plant. All you have to do is cut away an offset and pot it in soil, and soon enough you’ll have a brand-new Kalanchoe beharensis var. subnuda ‘Blue Slick’!

One way to propagate Kalanchoe beharensis var. subnuda ‘Blue Slick’ is by cutting

Successfully propagating succulents is a great way to increase your collection of these unique houseplants. To propagate Kalanchoe beharensis var. subnuda ‘Blue Slick’ by stem cuttings, you’ll need a few supplies including a sharp, clean knife and soil.

Toxicity

Kalanchoe beharensis var. subnuda ‘Blue Slick’

All parts of Kalanchoe beharensis var. subnuda ‘Blue Slick’ are considered to be poisonous, and should never be ingested. Even contact with the sap can cause serious skin irritations in humans and animals, so it’s important to wear gloves when handling them.

Pests and Diseases

Kalanchoe beharensis var. subnuda ‘Blue Slick’ is not affected too much by common pests and diseases like most of the other succulents.

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