Kalanchoe

K. beharensis Drake et Castillo.

This is a very beautiful and popular species from Behara, Southern Madagascar. The most indistinctive part of this Kalanchoe is the lovely felted leaves. There are several varieties with different felt colours and shape. The true type species will eventually grow into a very tall shrub about 1.5 m
K. beharensis
'Rusty'


There are many varieties of K. beharensis. Stephen Jankalski has identified varieties in the photos.
K. beharensis 'Minima'
'Minima'
Photo: Yale Sedman
K. beharensis var. 'Oak Leaf'
'Oak Leaf'
Hybrid between K. beharensis & K. millotii
K. beharensis var. Rose Leaf
'Rose Leaf'
Hybrid between K. beharensis & K. tomentosa