Water
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is a common cause of root rot. Water thoroughly when the soil is dry, ensuring excess water drains away.
Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy.
Also known as Dusty Spoons · Silver Spoons
Kalanchoe hildebrandtii, or Silver Spoon, is a succulent shrub with striking silver-grey, spoon-shaped leaves, ideal for arid landscapes and rock gardens.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers bright light, but avoid intense direct sun, which can scorch leaves.
Infrequent, drought-tolerant
25% intensity
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Well-draining succulent or cactus mix
50% intensity
Average to warm
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures are between 18-24°C. Protect from frost.
Indoor, Outdoor
50% intensity
Light feeding during growing season
25% intensity
Use diluted succulent fertilizer once or twice in spring/summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is a common cause of root rot. Water thoroughly when the soil is dry, ensuring excess water drains away.
Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy.
Prune to maintain shape or control size. Remove dead or leggy stems to encourage bushier growth. Pruning can be done at any time, but it's best to do it in spring before active growth begins to allow cuts to heal.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Allow cuttings to callus over for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Roots typically form within a few weeks, especially in warm conditions.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant outgrows its container. Use a well-draining potting mix specifically for succulents or cacti. Repot in spring before the active growing season begins.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Silver Spoon (Kalanchoe hildebrandtii)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Kalanchoe |
| Species | Kalanchoe hildebrandtii |
Similar in genus Kalanchoe
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