Kalanchoe ceratophylla is a perennial subshrub or herb from subtropical Asia, grown for its yellow flowers and distinctive serrated, deeply divided leaves. It needs bright light, well-drained soil and infrequent watering, as with most kalanchoes.
Family
Crassulaceae (Stonecrop family)
Grows as
Shrub
Light
Bright indirect, Full sun
Water
Water thoroughly, then let the soil dry out fully before watering again; avoid waterlogging.
Soil
Fast-draining cactus or succulent mix.
Temperature
18–30 °C; protect below 10 °C
How easy
Easy
Safety
Toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA).
Native range
Indian Subcontinent to S. China and Indo-China, Taiwan to Philippines
Climate
subtropical
About
Kalanchoe ceratophylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. It is a subshrub or herb with yellow flowers. The species is native to Asia. It is used both ornamentally, and in medicine.
Kalanchoe ceratophylla was described in 1821.
Where it grows
Kalanchoe ceratophylla is native to the subtropical biome of India (Assam), Bangladesh, Cambodia, south-central and south-east China (Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan), Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Uses
Kalanchoe ceratophylla is cultivated ornamentally. The whole plant is used in medicine.
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Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.