Bryophyllum, Panfuti

Description

Common Name	Pan-Futi, air plant, cathedral bells, life plant, miracle leaf, and Goethe plant
Maximum Reachable Height	30-120 cm tall, but can sometimes reach up to 2 m in height
Flower Colour	Greenish-yellow to pinkish-red
Bloom Time	January-February
Difficulty Level	Easy to grow

Planting and care

Plant it in a terra cotta pot with drainage holes in the bottom.

Use sandy, well-drained soil such as a cactus potting mix or one part peat moss mixed with two parts loam and sand.

Repot in the spring but only if the plant outgrows its pot.

Use a container that is only slightly larger than the original pot.

Place your plants in a bright location with plenty of direct sunlight.

Kalanchoe plants require a minimum of four hours of sun daily and grow best in temperatures that range between 50 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Water after the soil dries to a depth of about 2 inches during the spring and summer months with room-temperature water.

Add water to the potting mix and not the plant itself. To prevent rot, do not allow the leaves to get wet.

Feed every three months between March and September using a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half.

Bring your plants indoors before the first frost or if the temperature drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Reduce watering during the winter months using just enough water to keep the soil moist.
Bryophyllum care

In India, this is found in the Himalayas, Kashmir, and Khasi Hills of Assam. It is also found in Pakistan, Nepal, Egypt, Brazil, Arabia, Myanmar, Africa, Thailand, India, Central, and East Asia. Nowadays, the plant is cultivated in Andhra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala on a large scale and sold to pharmaceutical companies. It grows up well in slopes of the dry hill. It also grows in the Indian plains.

Sunlight	Full Sun
Watering	medium
Soil	Well-drained soil
Temperature	25 to 30 degrees C
Fertilizer	Apply any organic fertilizer

Bryophyllum special feature

Entire plant. May be collected year-round; preferably used fresh.

Bryophyllum uses


Ornamental Use:

• The plant is used for an ornamental purpose

Medicinal Use:

• Bryophyllum pinnatum plants are used as a folkloric medicine to heal wounds and treat infections and bowel diseases, among other ailments, according to a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
• Note: Please consult your health expert