Kalanchoe beharensis, commonly known as Elephant’s Ear Kalanchoe, is an evergreen succulent native to the rocky and sandy terrain of southern Madagascar. It typically grows 3–5 ft (1–2 m) tall and is characterized by its large, velvety, triangular leaves with crenate margins and a distinctive felt-like texture due to dense trichomes. These trichomes have striped cuticular ornamentation, providing an attractive silver-gray to blue-green hue. The plant produces small, yellowish-green flowers on short pedicels during the spring to summer blooming season, although the flowers are not particularly showy compared to the foliage.

Elephant’s Ear Kalanchoe is valued for its unique foliage and architectural form, making it a popular choice for succulent gardens, xeriscaping, and as a potted houseplant. It is also appreciated for its low maintenance requirements and resilience to neglect. This species thrives in full to partial sun and prefers intermediate to warm temperatures, ideally above 5 °C (41 °F). It is somewhat frost-tolerant but should be protected from severe cold. Well-draining soil is crucial, and a mix of loam, sand, and gravel is recommended for optimal growth. Overwatering is a common issue; the soil should be allowed to dry out before watering again. During the growing season, water every 14–20 days, and reduce watering in the winter. Propagation can be achieved through seeds, stem cuttings, or leaf cuttings, with the latter requiring the midrib to be notched before planting in sandy substrate.CC BY-SA 4.0