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Kalanchoe
Lavender Scallops
Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi
A branching succulent with powdery blue-green scalloped leaves that develop lavender and pink margins.
Plant profile updated August 25, 2026
QUICK FACTS
Key growing and identification information for Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi.
IDENTIFICATION
Look for these characteristics when identifying Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi.
HOW TO GROW LAVENDER SCALLOPS
Use these growing guidelines as a practical starting point and adjust for local conditions.
Light
Provide bright light or gentle direct sun to maintain colorful margins.
Water
Water thoroughly, then allow the soil to dry before watering again.
Soil
Use a gritty succulent mix in a container with an open drainage hole.
Temperature and Maintenance
Pinch or prune long stems for a fuller plant and protect it from frost.
PROPAGATION BY STEM CUTTINGS
Lavender Scallops roots easily from healthy stem pieces.
- Select healthy plant material.
- Use a sterile blade and allow cut surfaces to callus.
- Place the cutting or plantlet in dry, fast-draining soil.
- Wait several days before watering lightly.
- Keep it warm and in bright filtered light while roots establish.
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
The botanical classification currently used for this plant profile.
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Clade | Tracheophytes |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Kalanchoe |
| Species | Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi |
Safety: Toxic to people and animals. Avoid ingesting unfamiliar plants and keep potentially toxic species away from children and animals.
