# Lavender Scallops (Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi)

> Native to Madagascar, Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi (Lavender Scallops) is a spreading succulent subshrub distinguished by fleshy, blue-green to lavender leaves with gracefully scalloped margins. Under strong sunlight, the leaf margins blush into vivid shades of pink and crimson, while late winter brings terminal clusters of nodding, tubular coral-apricot flowers. It is widely admired for its remarkable hardiness and its ability to effortlessly develop tiny vegetative plantlets along leaf notches.

- **Scientific Name:** *Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi*
- **Botanical Family:** Crassulaceae
- **Care Difficulty:** Easy (1/5)
- **Cold Hardiness:** -1°C (USDA Zone 9b)
- **Pet Safety / Toxicity:** Toxic to Pets (May cause irritation or toxicity if ingested by cats/dogs)
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## Light & Sun Exposure

Bright indirect light to full sun; requires at least 4-6 hours of direct morning or bright filtered sun daily to develop its signature lavender-pink margins.

## Watering Schedule & Method

Follow the soak-and-dry protocol; allow the potting medium to dry out completely between waterings, drastically reducing frequency in winter.

## Soil & Gritty Mix Formula

60% Pumice/Lava Grit/Perlite + 40% Premium Cactus and Succulent Soil

## Cold Tolerance & Overwintering

-1°C (USDA Zone 9b)

## Propagation Methods

Stem cuttings, leaf margin plantlets (bulbils), or mature single leaf cuttings.

## Available Language Editions

- [TR: Lavanta Tarak Sukulenti (Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi)](https://sukulentler.com/tr/turler/kalanchoe-fedtschenkoi.md)
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