Kalanchoe Beharensis – Velvet Elephant Ear

Native to Madagascar, this sculptural succulent is known for its large, fleshy, triangular leaves that are completely covered in a soft, velvety fuzz. Also called the Velvet Elephant Ear or Felt Bush, it offers a texture and presence that few other houseplants can match.

The foliage is the real showstopper. Leaves display a shifting palette of silver-olive and grey-green, often developing a warm, coppery-brown cast on the upper surface as they mature. The margins are deeply waved and lobed, giving each leaf an architectural, almost otherworldly quality. Over time, this slow-growing plant develops a thick, woody trunk and branching structure, eventually taking on the appearance of a tree-like succulent that can reach up to 1 metre indoors.

While it does produce small, urn-shaped greenish-yellow flowers in late winter or spring, this plant is truly grown for its extraordinary foliage and form.

LIGHT | Bright light with some direct sun
COLD TOLERANCE | 0 ºC
WATER | Water deeply when soil is completely dry. Sparingly in winter.
SOIL PH | 6.0 – 7.0
SOIL TYPE | Cactus/succulent potting mix
FERTILIZER | Balanced succulent fertilizer or diluted fish emulsion
PROPAGATION METHODS | Leaf or stem cuttings
HUMIDITY LEVEL | Low
ACTIVE SEASON | Spring & Summer

NOTE | N/A

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS

Insert cutting into the soil (1" – 0.5" deep). When soil is dry, water the plant sparingly. Roots should form in the following two weeks. Plants should be in bright shade during the rooting period. To avoid leaves from getting burnt, acclimatize the plant to outdoors or full sun.