{"product_id":"kalanchoe-beharensis-var-subnuda-elephants-ear-naked-feltleaf-3-feet-tall","title":"Kalanchoe beharensis var. subnuda - Elephant's Ear; Naked Feltleaf - 3 Feet Tall!","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"74\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"1qo9lay\"\u003eKalanchoe beharensis var. subnuda — “Elephant’s Ear” \/ “Naked Feltleaf”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"113\" data-start=\"76\"\u003eYou will receive this exact specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"408\" data-start=\"115\"\u003eMeasures over 3 feet tall × approximately 2 feet wide.\u003cbr data-end=\"172\" data-start=\"169\"\u003eAn exceptional mature architectural specimen with towering proportions and massive sculptural foliage.\u003cbr\u003eSecond and last photos show our personal specimen, now 25 years old  \u003cbr data-end=\"277\" data-start=\"274\"\u003eShowcased here in Handmade Pottery — Lavender Veil Planter No 64 (sold separately).\u003cbr data-end=\"364\" data-start=\"361\"\u003eRoots as shown.\u003cbr data-end=\"382\" data-start=\"379\"\u003eWill be shipped bare root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"412\" data-start=\"410\"\u003e🌵\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"640\" data-start=\"414\"\u003eKalanchoe beharensis var. subnuda is one of Madagascar’s most dramatic succulent forms — developing a tall, upright trunk crowned with enormous silver-green leaves that resemble weathered elephant ears drifting in desert wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1005\" data-start=\"642\"\u003eUnlike the more heavily felted standard Kalanchoe beharensis, the \u003cem data-end=\"717\" data-start=\"708\"\u003esubnuda\u003c\/em\u003e form carries a smoother, more exposed leaf surface while still maintaining that unmistakable prehistoric silhouette collectors love. Mature specimens develop incredible vertical presence, eventually becoming almost tree-like with stacked leaf scars climbing the trunk like ancient armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1177\" data-start=\"1007\"\u003eThis particular specimen has already reached an extraordinary scale, with broad mature foliage and a beautifully elongated form that feels more sculptural than botanical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1212\" data-start=\"1179\"\u003eAn unforgettable statement plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1214\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"21\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"dfymt4\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"256\" data-start=\"23\"\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"35\" data-start=\"26\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"38\" data-start=\"35\"\u003eBright light to full sun. This species develops its strongest structure, leaf size, and silver-green coloration with several hours of direct sunlight daily. In lower light, growth may become stretched and less compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"546\" data-start=\"258\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-end=\"270\" data-start=\"261\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"273\" data-start=\"270\"\u003eAllow soil to dry thoroughly between waterings. Water more regularly during active spring and summer growth, but reduce significantly in winter. Mature specimens are highly drought tolerant once established. Avoid allowing moisture to sit in the crown for extended periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"744\" data-start=\"548\"\u003e🪨 \u003cstrong data-end=\"559\" data-start=\"551\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"562\" data-start=\"559\"\u003eRequires a very fast-draining cactus\/succulent mix with excellent airflow around the roots. Mineral-heavy mixes with pumice, lava rock, or coarse grit are ideal for long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"746\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"765\" data-start=\"750\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"768\" data-start=\"765\"\u003eProtect from frost and prolonged cold exposure. Prefers warm temperatures above 45°F and thrives in dry climates with strong air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"911\"\u003e🌵 \u003cstrong data-end=\"930\" data-start=\"914\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"933\" data-start=\"930\"\u003eSlow-growing upright Madagascan succulent that eventually forms a thick trunk-like stem topped with massive architectural foliage. Mature specimens become highly sculptural and tree-like with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1481\" data-start=\"1131\"\u003e✨ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1149\" data-start=\"1133\"\u003eSpecial Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"1149\"\u003eOlder leaves naturally weather, scar, and develop imperfect edges over time — part of the rugged character that makes mature specimens so desirable among collectors. The smoother foliage of var. \u003cem data-end=\"1356\" data-start=\"1347\"\u003esubnuda\u003c\/em\u003e gives this form a more exposed, almost prehistoric appearance compared to the classic felted form of \u003cem data-end=\"1480\" data-start=\"1458\"\u003eKalanchoe beharensis\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1626\" data-start=\"1623\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1649\" data-start=\"1628\" data-section-id=\"181zc24\"\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1928\" data-start=\"1651\"\u003e• Rare mature scale with true architectural presence\u003cbr data-end=\"1706\" data-start=\"1703\"\u003e• Massive silver-green “elephant ear” foliage\u003cbr data-end=\"1754\" data-start=\"1751\"\u003e• Beautiful trunk development with stacked leaf scarring\u003cbr data-end=\"1813\" data-start=\"1810\"\u003e• One of the most sculptural Madagascan succulents\u003cbr data-end=\"1866\" data-start=\"1863\"\u003e• Exceptional specimen for collectors and modern desert design\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shangri-Ha Cactus Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49569930739951,"sku":"OS120-XL-B","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5014\/5519\/files\/Kalanchoe_beharensis_var._subnuda_-_Elephant_s_Ear_Naked_Feltleaf_-_3_Feet_Tall_-_Rare_Succulent_052026_1d.jpg?v=1779304279","url":"https:\/\/shangrihacactusranch.com\/products\/kalanchoe-beharensis-var-subnuda-elephants-ear-naked-feltleaf-3-feet-tall","provider":"Shangri-Ha Cactus Ranch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}