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| comment | | "parent_author":"",<br>"parent_permlink":"photography",<br>"author":"alphaccino.art",<br>"permlink":"suspect-identified-kalanchoe-thyrsiflora",<br>"title":"Suspect Identified: Kalanchoe thyrsiflora",<br>"body":"View this post on Hive: [Suspect Identified: Kalanchoe thyrsiflora (https:\/\/peakd.com\/@alphaccino.art\/suspect-identified-kalanchoe-thyrsiflora)\n\n***\n\n*a.k.a. paddle plant,<br> flapjacks,<br> dessert cabbage,<br> white lady*\n\n---\n\n![Kalanchoe thyrsiflora (https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/Da4mmsB.jpg)\n\n---\n\nFamily: Crassulaceae\nGenus: Kalanchoe\nSpecies: thyrsiflora\n\nKalanchoe plants have large,<br> fleshy green and red coloured leaves that grow in a flat,<br> round paddle (or pancake) shape making it an attractive plant that's grown as much for the striking foliage than for the flower.\n\nHowever,<br> there is a closely-related plant known as *Kalanchoe luciae* and information found on [this website (https:\/\/www.gardensonline.com.au\/GardenShed\/PlantFinder\/Show_2809.aspx) suggests that...\n\n> most plants sold in the nursery trade are *K.luciae*,<br> though they are often mis-labelled and sold as *K.thyrsiflora*\n\nNow,<br> this may only apply to the Australian market as the information did come from an Australian website,<br> but it's definitely worth keeping in mind.\n\nThe two species share similar features,<br> such as the size,<br> shape of the leaves and the red that runs along each one... however these features can be greatly affected by climate where the plant is grown,<br> making them difficult to tell apart using these tests on their own.\n\n---\n\n![Kalanchoe thyrsiflora (https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/wa0xLJx.jpg)\n\n---\n\nThankfully,<br> each species has a distinctive flower display that will provide a reliable test in time,<br> BUT since it only flowers a few times throughout its life,<br> it may be quite a while before I'm able to test it for myself.\n\nThe Kalanchoe species are known to be drought-tolerant and suitable for xeriscaping... (*yes,<br> I knew what that meant... and **no**,<br> I didn't have to look it up...*) XD\n\n... so at first,<br> I thought it would be good to plant in the rock garden,<br> with the other succulents,<br> however I also read that it doesn't do so well in the frost and,<br> with that in mind,<br> they're 'often grown in pots that can be brought indoors over winter'. \n\n---\n\n![Kalanchoe thyrsiflora,<br> stems (https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/TSZMQAd.jpg)\n\n---\n\nAnyhoo,<br> if you recall my track-record of gardening with the harsh Canberra frost,<br> then you'll also understand why I say that 'grown in pots' and 'brought indoors over winter' is the standard that I'll most likely follow... \n\nUntil next time... xxx\n\n<center>\n\nhttps:\/\/i.imgur.com\/u7Do3Kd.png\n\nThanks for stopping by and reading my post,<br> I really do appreciate your time.\n### And remember to keep smiling,<br> it makes people wonder what you're thinking...!\n\n<br>\n\nhttps:\/\/i.imgur.com\/VBf96Pj.png\n\nIf you enjoyed reading my post,<br> please follow,<br> comment and upvote.\nAll photos,<br> stories and graphics are my own work unless otherwise noted.\n\n<br>\n\nhttps:\/\/i.imgur.com\/nPCnREd.png\n\nhttps:\/\/i.imgur.com\/u7Do3Kd.png\n\nProudly representing\n\nhttps:\/\/i.imgur.com\/WGuBGxi.png\n\nhttps:\/\/i.imgur.com\/u7Do3Kd.png\n\nProud supporter of @steeming-hot\n\nhttps:\/\/cdn.steemitimages.com\/DQmdCimXD2sHmZFpicaiPQvLwHc8T9mbn1PmU5f9QgbsT4M\/steeming-hot-bot_small.png\n\n<\/center>\n\n\n\n",<br>"json_metadata":" \"app\":\"pruner\",<br>\"message\":\"See you on the other side!\" " |
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