Kalanchoe orgyalis 'Copper Spoons'

Common Name:
Copper Spoons

Description:
Kalanchoe orgyalis ‘Copper Spoons’ is a striking evergreen succulent admired for its distinctive, rounded leaves coated in fine coppery-bronze fuzz. The velvety foliage creates a warm metallic sheen that intensifies in full sun, making it a standout feature in pots, rockeries, and modern landscape designs. The undersides of the leaves reveal soft silvery tones, adding further contrast and visual interest. In Melbourne’s climate, this drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to part shade and requires excellent drainage to prevent root rot, particularly during cooler, wetter months. While it can produce tall stems of tubular yellow flowers in ideal conditions, flowering is uncommon in cooler southern climates and it is primarily grown for its foliage. ‘Copper Spoons’ is well suited to containers, allowing for easy movement to protected positions during periods of heavy rain or frost. Minimal watering and infrequent feeding will keep this architectural succulent performing at its best.

Form:
Shrub - Small

Mature Size:
Height: 60–90 cm
Width: 60–90 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade
Indoors / Well lit

Flowering:
Does not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions

Flower Colour:
Yellow (rare under Melbourne conditions)

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Herbaceous
Perennial
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Low Maintenance
Suitable for Rockeries
Architectural Foliage Plant

Toxicity:
Toxic if ingested by pets (particularly cats and dogs) and may cause gastrointestinal upset in humans if consumed.

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here