Lavender scallops
Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi
Also called South American air plant, Grey sedum and Kalanchoe 'Variegata'
Houseplant · Succulents & cactiBlue-grey leaves with a scalloped edge that turns lavender-pink in sun, and bell flowers the colour of a bruise in spring. Like every kalanchoe it is poisonous to cats and dogs, and unlike most it is worth having anyway.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Easy
- Water
- Once a fortnightSoak, then bone-dry — wait until the soil is dry right through — lift the pot, it tells you.
- Light
- Bright, with some direct sun
- Feed
- Every 90 days
- Humidity
- Low
- Hardiness
- Indoors, or out for the summer RHS H1C, to 5°C
- Size
- 0.4 m tall · 0.4 m across
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Origin
- Madagascar
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsToxic to pets
Affects dogs, cats.
PeopleNot checked yet
Nobody has checked this one against a source for us yet, so treat it as unknown rather than safe.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-09-21.
A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.