Scientific name: Kalanchoe orgyalis
Common name: Copper Spoons, Cinnamon Bear, Leather Plant, Shoe Leather Kalanchoe
This slow-growing plant has leaves. The underside of the leaf is silvery gray, while the top is bronze colored and covered in small hair. There are yellow flowers in the spring.
Quick Look at Kalanchoe orgyalis
- Partial sun to partial shade
- Typical water needs for a succulent
- Plant grows up to 6′ (1.8 m) tall
Plant grows up to 6′ (1.8 m) wide - Zone 9a (Minimum 20° F | -6.7° C)
- Not cold hardy
- Propagation by cuttings, leaves, offsets
- Can be toxic to humans and animals
- Summer Dormant
General Care for Kalanchoe orgyalis “Copper Spoons”
When grown in container gardens or indoors, “Copper Spoons” does not reach its maximum height of 6 ft.
Watering
The orgyalis “Copper Spoons” has typical watering needs. The “soak and dry” method will allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Where to Plant
If you live in a zone that gets colder than 20 F, it’s best to plant this plant in a container that can be brought indoors. It does well in both full and partial sun.
You can plant in an area of your garden that gets 6 hours of sunlight a day. If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, place a room that gets a lot of sunlight near a southern-facing window.
How to Propagate Kalanchoe orgyalis “Copper Spoons”
Kalanchoe orgyalis can be grown from leaves and offsets.
Cuttings
Use a sterile, sharp knife or pair of scissors to grow copper spoons. Allow the main plant’s stem to callous for several days before placing it on well-draining soil. Water whenever the soil has dried out.
Leaves
To grow copper spoons from leaves, twist a leaf from the mother plant. You will have a smaller chance of success if you don’t keep the leaf on the stem.
Allow the leaf to dry out for a few days so that the end callouses over, and then place on well-draining soil. Water whenever the soil is dry.
Offsets
The orgyalis “Copper Spoons” will produce small offsets. To remove the offsets from the main stem, use a sterile knife or scissors. Allow the offsets to dry for a couple of days before laying on the soil.
