Kalanchoe Orgyalis, also known as Copper Spoons, Cinnamon Bear, and Leather Plant, is a perennial succulent native to southern Madagascar. Ovate leaves are cinnamon brown on top and grey-silver underneath, turning completely silver as they mature. This plant has a slow-growing shrubby habit of up to 6' in its native environment, though it more commonly reaches 12-48" in containers or outdoors in zone 10-11. Copper Spoons is a unique addition to rock gardens and houseplant collections, offering attractive foliage and yellow flowers in late winter and early spring. In cold climates, bring containers indoors over the winter. Kalanchoe Orgyalis needs little maintenance or water to flourish in partial sun or bright indirect light. Plant alongside Silver Teaspoons for appealing color contrast.
Kalanchoe Orgyalis Selling Tips
Sell Kalanchoe Orgyalis to customers looking for a low-maintenance succulent as a gift, for a rock garden, or to add to a houseplant collection. Copper Spoons foliage is cinnamon-brown on top and silver underneath, aging to completely silver, with yellow flowers in late winter and early spring. It has a slow-growing shrubby habit that can reach 6' in native Madagascar and regularly grows 12-48" indoors and outdoors in warm climates. This unique species excels outdoors in zone 9-11 or as a houseplant in partial sun or bright indirect light with little water. For a more traditional Kalanchoe appearance, try Millotii.
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.
3. Bring outdoor containers indoors for the winter in cold climates.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Kalanchoe Orgyalis, 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
Yellow flowers bloom in late winter through 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, 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 Orgyalis 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 Orgyalis 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, Winter |
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| Color | Yellow |
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| Habit | Upright |
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| Height | 1-6 feet |
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| Light | Bright, Bright Indirect/Filtered, Partial Shade, Partial Sun |
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| Minimum Temp | 58 |
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| Perennial Zone | Zones 9-11 |
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| Water Needs | Light |
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| Patented Plant | No |
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