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Was sold to me as a Sedum...

Posted by joyce Zone 7b LI, NY (My Page) on
Mon, Apr 17, 06 at 7:47

But I don't think so, maybe a Kalanchoe?

It's in a 10" wide hanging pot.
Was wondering how hardy it is too?


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RE: Was sold to me as a Sedum...

Dear Joyce,

It's Kalanchoe pumila - a lovely plant.

I would think it's not very hardy.


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RE: Was sold to me as a Sedum...

  • Posted by joyce Zone 7b LI, NY (My Page) on
    Mon, Apr 17, 06 at 11:00

Thanks Jeff!
I knew you'd know! :)


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RE: Was sold to me as a Sedum...

Really nice! I lost one last Thanksgiving, when the temps dipped to 23F. I would keep it from any frost, just to be safe.


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RE: Was sold to me as a Sedum...

As an FYI, and based on just general knowledge, some experience and even less other-than-local geographical knowledge, South African-and-other-than-Madagascan kalanchoes can handle lower temps better than Kalanchoes from Madagascar.

I think that K. pumilla is from Madagascar.

Of course, there's cold, then there's cold and the soil is wet; this second condition caused more problems than just plain ol' cold.


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RE: Was sold to me as a Sedum...

  • Posted by joyce Zone 7b LI, NY (My Page) on
    Mon, Apr 17, 06 at 15:37

Thanks RJM.
Thanks again Jeff.
It'll probably go into my unheated garage for the winter.
Or maybe the big sunroom at the office.


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