kalanchoe
noun
ka·lan·choe
ˌka-lən-ˈkō-ē 
also kə-ˈlaŋ-kə-(ˌ)wē,
or ˈka-lən-ˌchō
: any of a genus (Kalanchoe) of chiefly African tropical succulent herbs or shrubs of the orpine family often cultivated as ornamentals
called also bryophyllum
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Its modern-rustic buildings of wood and baked earth overlooked an extraordinary botanical garden bursting with desert plants from around the world—cacti, agaves, kalanchoes, aloes, euphorbias.
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Saki Knafo, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2023
After months of growth, your kalanchoe may need a size larger container.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 15 Jan. 2022
Expect your kalanchoe plants to continue flowering through mid-spring.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 15 Jan. 2022
This indoor planter includes a mix of calming green foliage plants, a kalanchoe, and a peace lily, which symbolizes solitude, serenity, and of course, peace.
—Stephanie Perry, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2021
Actually, ’tis the time of year to look for — and buy — kalanchoe.
—Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Nov. 2019
Fortunately, kalanchoe can be forced into flowering.
—Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Nov. 2019
Scientifically called kalanchoe tomatosa, they've also been known as chocolate soldiers and are an extremely popular houseplant.
—Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, 3 May 2019
Flowers like African violets, Phalaenopsis orchids, and kalanchoe do especially well indoors, but textured leaves might provide more consistent eye candy in between blooms.
—Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 21 Aug. 2018
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Saki Knafo, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2023
After months of growth, your kalanchoe may need a size larger container.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 15 Jan. 2022
Expect your kalanchoe plants to continue flowering through mid-spring.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 15 Jan. 2022
This indoor planter includes a mix of calming green foliage plants, a kalanchoe, and a peace lily, which symbolizes solitude, serenity, and of course, peace.
—Stephanie Perry, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2021
Actually, ’tis the time of year to look for — and buy — kalanchoe.
—Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Nov. 2019
Fortunately, kalanchoe can be forced into flowering.
—Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Nov. 2019
Scientifically called kalanchoe tomatosa, they've also been known as chocolate soldiers and are an extremely popular houseplant.
—Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, 3 May 2019
Flowers like African violets, Phalaenopsis orchids, and kalanchoe do especially well indoors, but textured leaves might provide more consistent eye candy in between blooms.
—Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 21 Aug. 2018
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kalanchoe
noun
ka·lan·choe
ˌkal-ən-ˈkō-ē
: any of various chiefly African plants with juicy leaves including some grown indoors for their tiny colorful flowers
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