Hildebrandtii, also known as Silver Teaspoons, is an evergreen succulent native to southern Madagascar. This variety has a shrubby habit of up to 3' in the landscape while remaining smaller in containers indoors. Woody stems support smooth silver-grey leaves, and clusters of white bell-shaped flowers bloom in spring. Silver Teaspoons flourishes outdoors in warm climates, zone 10-11, or as a houseplant in colder areas. This plant is a fantastic ornamental addition to a xeriscape or container. In cold climates, bring containers indoors over the winter. Kalanchoe Hildebrandtii needs little maintenance or water to flourish in full to partial sun.
Kalanchoe Hildebrandtii Selling Tips
Sell Kalanchoe Hildebrandtii to customers looking for a low-maintenance succulent as a gift, for a rock garden, or to add to a houseplant collection. Silver Teaspoons offers shrubby silver-grey foliage up to 3' tall at maturity and small white bell-shaped flowers in spring. This perennial plant flourishes in full or partial sun with little water or maintenance. Overwinter Kalanchoe outdoors in zone 10-11 or bring containers indoors in cold climates. Kalanchoe Hildebrandtii makes a lovely evergreen houseplant or brings unique visual interest to the landscape. Pair this plant with Orgyalis for an attractive contrast.
Coach Your Customer
1. Plant in well-draining peat, sand, and perlite mixture in full or partial sun. Direct afternoon sunlight can burn the leaves of this plant.
2. Water thoroughly and allow the soil to dry completely before watering again.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Kalanchoe Hildebrandtii, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container, three plugs per 1-gallon container, or 4-5 plugs per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained mix of peat, sand, and perlite with a pH of 5.6-6.2, EC (2:1) of .50-.75, low feed (100-150 ppm N), daytime temperatures of 68-85, and nighttime temperatures of 58-75. Pinching may promote branching but will delay finishing time. Supply 5,000-7,500 foot candles of light. Water thoroughly and then allow the soil to dry completely before watering again. With no overwatering, any disease is rare among this plant. You may see aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites.
Flowering
Small white bell-shaped flowers bloom in spring.
Pinching
Pinching can promote branching but delays finish time.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow around the base of each plant and to allow sunlight to penetrate to the soil level.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
You may see aphids, mealybugs, scales, and spider mites.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to disease. Do not overwater. Allow the soil to dry out completely between watering.
Planting Kalanchoe Hildebrandtii Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container, three per 6-inch or 8-inch container, or 4-5 liners per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained mix of peat, sand, and perlite and completely bury the ellepot in the center or equally spaced in the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Kalanchoe Hildebrandtii Quick Reference Guide
| 4 Inch crop time | 6-8 Weeks |
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| 10 Inch crop time | 10-12 Weeks |
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| Bloom Period | Spring |
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| Color | White |
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| Habit | Upright |
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| Height | 24-36 inches |
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| Light | Bright, Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun |
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| Minimum Temp | 58 |
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| Perennial Zone | Zones 10-11 |
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| Water Needs | Light |
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| Patented Plant | No |
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