Kalanchoe Beharensis | Felt Bush

Kalanchoe beharensis is an evergreen perennial succulent. The name of the species is given due to the specific epithet concerning the town “Behara” in Madagascar where this succulent grows in wild. It is a tree-like shrub belonging to the family Crassulaceae. It is given several common names due to the shapes and sizes of the leaves such as Felt Bush, Elephant’s Ear kalanchoe, Velvet Elephant Ear, Eared Elephant, Velvet Leaf, Maltese Cross, Napoleon’s Hat, and Teddy Bear. Kalanchoe beharensis has got the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.

While grown indoors or outdoors Kalanchoe beharensis is very easy to care for and thrives well with minimal maintenance and care. Kalanchoe beharensis is noteworthy for its eccentric appearance. They are excellent for beds, borders, Mediterranean gardens, and succulent gardens. They are just perfect for containers where they can create a wonderful floral arrangement.

Source: Kalanchoe Succulent