Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi

Scientific name: Kalanchoe  fedtschenkoi

Common name: Lavender Scallops, Kalanchoe Stonecrop

Family: Crassulaceae

Origin: Madacasgar

Photos takan at: My home garden

Category: Cactus and succulents, tropical and tender perennial plant

Kalanchoes are called "wan zi qian hong" ( 万紫千红 - million purple thousand red) which translates to mean 'an abundance of wealth and prosperity'. In Cantonese, 'zi' for purple colour also sounds like money (银纸 - ngan zhi). The pronunciation of "wan zi qian hong" also rhymes with "a million offsprings, a thousand fame and honour".

Note:
There is another common Kalanchoe pinnata with similar flowers. 
K. pinnata is commonly grown in our countryside and known by the name of "Setawar Kampung". In the old days, the leaves were used as bookmarks and we call them "Lock Day Sung Kan" meaning that roots will grow out when leaf touches the ground.

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