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please help identify large rescued succulent

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

I found this large succulent at a local garden center, originally priced at $45, it was on sale $8. I am hoping to save it, but I was hoping for helping first identifying the variety and also any suggestions on what is causing it to be unhealthy. My first thought was it was being over watered?

Any suggestions would be appreciated, I would to successful bring this plant back to health :)

I wanted to repot it and prune off the brown and shriveled parts, but living in MI I wasn't sure it would be better to wait until it warms up more.

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geoforce
7 years ago
Looks like a variegated Kalanchoe. An extremely variegated one and also appears to be in bloom. Lots of species of this possible from the bloom and leaf shape.
cactusmcharris, interior BC Z4/5
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi v. fedtschenkoi f. variegata, and a nice one, too. Yes, probably being overwatered, but overall, it looks OK.
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rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
7 years ago
Agree with above id - kalanchoe. Very easy to grow, but stores ofen do not take proper care. Overwatering is usually big problem.

You can prune it extensively - cut off any dry stems or leaves. Any healthy pieces that you cut off will root easily, just as leaves would. Before you know it, you'll have more kalanchoe plants than you may want :)
bernadettexr
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you all so much for the help! I am happy to hear it is just a case of over watering. I will do some pruning. :)

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