Red Leaved Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe sexangulares)

Family Crassulaceae

Kalanchoe sexangularis is a robust, erect succulent with attractive, broad green leaves that turn ruby- red in winter. The leaves are thick and heavy with irregularly lobed margins. Grown in a slightly shaded position, the leaves will be green with red edging. In full sun or cold weather the leaves turn an unusual dark wine red.

 Distribution: from North of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, to Mpumalanga and Limpopo, as well as Swaziland, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, on rocky slopes or the semi-shade of trees or larger shrubs

 Plant in full sun in a dry position in well-drained soil. I mulch mine to conserve moisture and water them only if they become critically dry.

Information:

http://kumbulanursery.co.za/plants/kalanchoe-sexangularis