Ranapala Plant
Ranapala (Kalanchoe pinnata), widely known as Ranapala, Patharchatta, Kidney Stone Plant, Air Plant, Miracle Leaf, or Cathedral Bells, is a succulent perennial native to Madagascar, naturalized in tropical and subtropical regions, including India, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Hawaii. Growing to 0.3-1.2 m, it features thick, fleshy, elliptical leaves (10-30 cm) with crenate margins, often reddish-tinged, and cylindrical stems with young reddish growth
Habit
Succulent perennial
Height
0.3-1.2 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, sandy
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Low
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Madagascar
Climatic Condition
Tropical to subtropical
Temperature (°)
15-30
Humidity (%)
30-60
Potting media
CactusMix+Sand
Fertilizers
Low NPK(5:10:10)
Watering
Water when soil is dry
Plant Weight
~0.5-2 kg
Flowering Time
Year-round
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.5-1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
50-200 flowers
NPK ratio
05:10:10
life Span
5-10 years
Health Benefits
Kidney stones, anti-inflammatory
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
70% cactus mix, 20% sand, 10% compost.
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6-8 weeks with 5:10:10 diluted to half strength.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Panama Disease, Sigatoka Leaf Spot, Nematodes
Yellowing and wilting of leaves, brown spots, stunted growth
Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment