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Kalanchoe delagoensis 5.5cm

Name: Kalanchoe delagoensis 5.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Kalantubifl5.5cm
Price: 2.5 EUR
Availability: InStock

€3,00

€2,50

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Succulent · Crassulaceae · Plantlets along leaf tips

Kalanchoedelagoensis

Tiny plants on the leaves—because one was not enough 🌱

Family: Crassulaceae · Pot diameter: 5.5 cm

Crassulaceae
Tubular leaves
Viviparous plantlets
Orange-red flowers
Madagascar

Kalanchoe delagoensis is one of the most theatrical succulents in a collection, with long tubular leaves radiating around upright stems like slender spokes. Their green surface is patterned with brown or purple markings, while tiny rosettes at the tips add extraordinary detail. This unusual construction catches the eye immediately and gives the impression of a living botanical sculpture.

As it develops, the repetition of tubular leaves creates a tall, graphic silhouette with strong rhythm and constant small changes. Miniature rosettes form an intricate natural finish at the leaf tips, while orange-red, bell-shaped flower clusters can add even greater drama to mature plants. It is a choice for anyone fascinated by genuinely unusual succulents and looking for a piece that starts conversations at first sight.

What makes it special

Three details that turn its botanical identity into genuine presence for a collection and interior or outdoor setting.

Propagation in plain sight

Plantlets form directly on leaves and can root as soon as they land on a suitable surface.

Patterned tubular leaves

Their narrow three-dimensional form and purple markings create an exotic, almost alien texture.

A dramatic mature flower display

Tall stems carrying warm pendant flowers completely transform the upright silhouette.

Why you will love it: it combines sculptural form, remarkable biology and constant change, provided its plantlets are managed responsibly.

In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks its best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

Give it a very bright window and clear space around the base so fallen plantlets can be collected. A tall stable pot balances its vertical growth. Do not place it above other plantings, outdoors in a warm climate or anywhere accessible to animals and children.

Plant pairings

Plants that bring out its character

Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for every plant.

Kleinia stapeliiformis — another striped upright form with cleaner lines.
Echeveria ‘Mystery’ — a low rosette with red margins.
Parodia magnifica — a blue globular mass against slender leaves.

Care at a glance

Light

Very bright light with several hours of direct sun after acclimation.

Water

Water only after complete drying; reduce sharply in cool or low-light periods.

Climate

Warmth, dry air, circulation and frost protection.

Pets & children

Toxic if ingested because of cardiac glycosides. Keep strictly away from pets and children.

Selected for this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable nutritionCactus&Succulent focus 100mlView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and nutrition in detail

Light and position

High light keeps leaf spacing tight and enhances markings. Acclimate it gradually because abrupt sun can bleach and scorch tubular tissues.

Watering correctly

Water deeply at the base and let excess drain. Wait for complete drying and check pot weight before repeating; its succulent leaves store ample water.

Air and humidity

Misting is unnecessary. Airflow limits fungal problems and keeps the base around fallen plantlets dry.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Warmth drives rapid growth and more plantlets. Low winter light slows it, so watering becomes much less frequent.

Substrate

Use a very open succulent mix with mineral components and rapid drainage.

Feeding, repotting and handling

Feed lightly and dilute during active growth, avoiding excess nitrogen that softens stems.

Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated origin

Accepted as Kalanchoe delagoensis

The trade name Kalanchoe tubiflora is a taxonomic synonym. The name change does not indicate a different plant.

A wild species from Madagascar

Its accepted native range lies in south-central and southern Madagascar within a seasonally dry tropical biome.

Introduced and invasive elsewhere

Highly efficient plantlet production has allowed the species to establish in many warm regions. Cultivation requires containment and safe disposal of surplus plantlets.

From natural habitat to care: Life in seasonally dry Madagascar explains its succulent leaves, demand for strong light and tolerance of dry intervals. Plantlet dispersal also explains why care goes beyond watering: reproduction must be controlled consistently.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific details nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to understand the science behind the plant

It produces clonal plantlets

Plantlets arise from leaf meristematic tissue and are essentially genetic copies of the parent.

It uses CAM photosynthesis

Stomata open mainly at night, reducing water loss under dry conditions.

Tubular leaves reduce surface area

Their narrow form limits exposed surface compared with a broad leaf of similar volume.

Glycosides are defensive compounds

Bufadienolides deter herbivory but can seriously affect cardiac function after ingestion.

Frequently asked questions

Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.

01How much direct sun can it take?

High light keeps leaf spacing tight and enhances markings. Acclimate it gradually because abrupt sun can bleach and scorch tubular tissues.

02When exactly should it be watered?

Water deeply at the base and let excess drain. Wait for complete drying and check pot weight before repeating; its succulent leaves store ample water.

03Can every plantlet be allowed to root?

Not in shared plantings or warm outdoor areas. Keep only a controlled few and dispose of the rest responsibly.

04Is it really Kalanchoe tubiflora?

The name refers to the same plant, but the currently accepted scientific name is Kalanchoe delagoensis.

05What substrate and feeding does it need?

Use a very open succulent mix with mineral components and rapid drainage. Feed lightly and dilute during active growth, avoiding excess nitrogen that softens stems.

06Is it safe around pets and children?

Toxic if ingested because of cardiac glycosides. Keep strictly away from pets and children.

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Kalanchoe delagoensis 5.5cm

Kalanchoe delagoensis 5.5cm

Kalanchoedelagoensis

What makes it special

Propagation in plain sight

Patterned tubular leaves

A dramatic mature flower display

Where it looks its best

Plants that bring out its character

Care at a glance

Light

Water

Climate

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Watering correctly

Air and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

Accepted as Kalanchoe delagoensis

A wild species from Madagascar

Introduced and invasive elsewhere

It produces clonal plantlets

It uses CAM photosynthesis

Tubular leaves reduce surface area

Glycosides are defensive compounds

Frequently asked questions

Kalanchoe delagoensis 5.5cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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