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Felt Bush - 3" Pot

Felt Bush - 3" Pot

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  • Huge velvety felted leaves
  • Striking sculptural, tree-like form
  • Extremely heat and drought tolerant
  • Bold focal point for xeriscapes
  • Low-maintenance specimen succulent
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Felt Bush (Kalanchoe beharensis) is a dramatic Madagascan succulent prized for its huge, arrow-shaped leaves covered in dense, velvety felt ranging from silvery to bronze-brown. The wavy, deeply lobed foliage feels suede-soft and gives the plant a sculptural, almost prehistoric look. Over time it forms a knobbly, branching trunk and can grow shrub- to small-tree-sized in the ground, though it stays compact in pots. Slow-growing and very drought-tolerant, it loves heat and bright sun, making it a superb architectural specimen for Indian gardens, terraces and large containers where its bold texture commands attention.

Specifications

Family Crassulaceae
Native region Madagascar
Mature height 1-3 m in ground; smaller in pots
Mature spread 1-2 m
Growth rate Slow to moderate
Foliage Large velvety bronze-green triangular leaves
Flower colour Yellow-green to pinkish
Flower season Spring (mature plants only)
Climate zone Tropical to subtropical (zones 10-11)

Care guide

Sunlight Full sun to bright light
Watering Soak-and-dry; very drought-tolerant
Soil / mix Well-draining sandy/gritty mix
Temperature 15-38 C; frost-sensitive
Humidity Low; dislikes damp
Fertilizer Light succulent feed in spring/summer
Pruning Remove lower dead leaves to reveal trunk
Repotting Every 2-3 years in spring
Propagation Leaf or stem cuttings
Pests & problems Mealybugs, scale, mites
Toxicity / safety Toxic to pets if ingested
Difficulty Easy, low-maintenance

Uses

A bold architectural specimen for large pots, rockeries and warm garden borders. Its felted, sculptural leaves make it a focal point in xeriscapes and modern landscapes.

Growing tips

In India it thrives in hot, sunny, dry spots; plant in very well-drained soil, keep it almost dry during the monsoon, and shelter from frost in north-Indian winters by moving pots indoors.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Felt Bush?
Water only when the soil is fully dry, roughly every 1-2 weeks in summer and much less in monsoon and winter. It is highly drought-tolerant.
How much light does it need?
It thrives in full sun to very bright light, which keeps the leaves richly coloured and the plant compact and sturdy.
Is it safe for pets?
No. Like other Kalanchoe, it is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Keep it out of reach of pets and children.
Can I grow it in a pot?
Yes, it stays more compact in containers. Use a wide pot with gritty, fast-draining soil and a sunny position for best results.
How do I propagate it?
Take a leaf or stem cutting, let it callus for a few days, then plant in dry gritty mix and water sparingly until roots form.
Why are the leaves dropping?
Leaf drop is usually from overwatering or cold. Let the soil dry fully, improve drainage, and protect it from frost and chilly winds.
Does it flower?
Mature plants may produce small yellow-green to pinkish flowers in spring, but it is grown mainly for its dramatic foliage.
Can I grow it indoors?
It prefers strong sun, so indoors needs the brightest spot available. It generally performs best on terraces or sunny balconies.
Why are the lower leaves dying?
Losing lower leaves as it matures is natural and reveals the knobbly trunk. Simply remove the dead leaves to keep it tidy.
Does it need fertilizer?
Feed lightly with diluted succulent fertilizer once or twice during spring and summer; avoid feeding in the cool dormant season.

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