Bryophyllum gastonis-bonnieri (Giant kalanchoe) - Image 18

Botanical names: Bryophyllum gastonis-bonnieri, Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri, Kalanchoe adolph-engleri, Bryophyllum adolph-engleri

Common names: Giant kalanchoe, Donkey Ears; Life Plant; Miracle Leaf; Sprouting Leaf; Sprout Leaf Plant; Leaf of Life; Good Luck Leaf, Tree Of Life

Family: Crassulaceae

Origin: Thailand

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersOrnamental foliageSeaside, salt tolerant plant


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Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri (adolph-engleri)

Giant kalanchoe, Donkey Ears; Life Plant; Miracle Leaf; Good Luck Leaf, Tree Of Life... This rare variety brought from Thailand has large fleshy leaves 1-2 ft in length. Leaves and stems are covered with silvery coating. Like other kalanchoes, leaflets form easily, they are fuzzy and silver. Easy to grow just from one leaf set on top of moist soil. Very fast growing, drought tolerant small shrub. Tolerates almost any conditions.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot