Kalanchoe pinnata
Native to India and other Asian regions. Young plantlets are produced from the leaves, even if broken off, and pinned to window curtains. The fleshy foliage, greyish green and tinged with red, at first undivided oval oblong and notched, in later stages divided into 3 to 5 scalloped leaflets. Nodding greenish flowers tinted purple.
In traditional medicine, various Kalanchoe species have been used to treat ailments such as infections, rheumatism and inflammation. Kalanchoe pinnata has been recorded in Trinidad and Tobago as being used as a traditional treatment for hypertension. Additionally, it has been used to treat kidney stones in India where it goes by the name "Pather Chat or Paan-futti."
Corporate Clients (The King hangs hard)
Movies:
RoboCop (1987)
RoboCop 2 (1990)
Hot Pursuit (2015)
Television:
USA Network's Queen of the South (2019)
Botanical Gardens:
New York Botanical Gardens
Oklahoma City Zoo/Botanical Gardens
Mercer Arboretum in Houston, Texas
Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Zoos:
Houston, TX Zoo
San Antonio, TX Zoo
Other Clientele:
Houston, TX Rodeo
The Cactus King's cacti and succulents have gone international! If you ever find yourself in China with a little spare time, head to the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom. It is the largest Aquarium in the world (no big deal, pun definitely intended).
The Cactus King's plants are also featured in the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom's partner parks. These include their water park, amusement park, crocodile park and botanical gardens.