Morandi Pink Series | 'Fukurokuro' Round Concrete Succulent Planter - Plump & Round

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51289636646_0b17a2f081_o.jpg 【Pre-order Item】 This item is made to order after your purchase. Estimated shipping within 7 working days. Thank you. 🚨🚨🚨 One plant, one photo! This is the exact plant you will receive, and it's the only one available! It will be removed from sale once sold. 🚨🚨🚨 Kalanchoe eriophylla, commonly known as 'Fukurokuro' or 'Woolly Flower Crassula', belongs to the Sedum family. It originates from central Madagascar, growing on rocks. This particular succulent, dressed in a snow-white fuzzy coat, is highly distinctive among its Rabbit Ear relatives. The leaves grow in opposite pairs along the stem, shaped like elongated梭形 (suō xíng - shuttle shape). The entire leaf and stem are covered in dense white fuzz. New leaves are small and white, while mature leaves reveal more pronounced green tones. Older leaves may become thinner and darker, which is a normal phenomenon. If you see a plant that is entirely white, with short, fine fuzz, no serrated leaf edges, and a slight golden-yellow hue at the leaf tips, it's a 'Fukurokuro'! Native to the high plateau regions of Namibia, 'Fukurokuro' thrives in environments with plenty of sunlight, requiring partial shade during the summer to avoid excessive heat. It prefers warmth, and winter temperatures should not drop below 10°C. Growth is slow, resulting in a compact plant with branching. | Growing Environment | Like most succulents, 'Fukurokuro' dislikes overly humid and hot conditions. To ensure healthy growth, maintaining good ventilation is paramount. Using a specialized succulent soil mix (primarily granular) will also significantly increase your chances of successful cultivation. | Sunlight | Can 'Fukurokuro' be grown indoors? If you desire a beautiful plant with vibrant color changes and a compact form, it's best to place it outdoors where it can receive adequate sunlight for photosynthesis. Insufficient light can lead to etiolation, where the leaves stretch apart, creating a loose, sprawling shape, weakening the stem, and causing the leaves to droop. Plants grown in ample sunlight will be short and stout, with tightly packed leaves that feel firm and lively to the touch. A simple test for a healthy 'Fukurokuro' is to gently pinch a leaf; a plump, firm, and elastic leaf indicates good health. Remember to let it bask in the sun! | Watering | Watering frequency depends on your specific growing environment. If your plant is in a well-ventilated outdoor location, watering 1-2 times a week, ensuring water drains from the bottom holes, is ideal. If you're unsure about your environment's ventilation, use a wooden skewer to check if the soil is dry before watering. If the soil dries out within a week, water once a week. If it takes two weeks to dry, water every two weeks. If the soil remains wet for over two weeks, it suggests the environment is too damp, and you may need to consider repotting or changing the location. Avoid prolonged exposure to rain, as this can lead to rot, and the white fuzz may not dry easily. | Propagation | 'Fukurokuro' can be propagated through stem cuttings or division. Stem cuttings are straightforward: take a healthy mature stem, allow it to dry, and then plant it in slightly moist sandy soil. Roots should develop within 15 to 30 days in a cool, ventilated area. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for propagation. | Summer & Winter Care | When summer temperatures exceed 35°C, 'Fukurokuro' growth largely stagnates. During this period, reduce watering to prevent root rot from overly moist soil. Enhance ventilation and provide partial shade to protect from intense sunlight. In winter, 'Fukurokuro' can tolerate temperatures as low as -2°C when the soil is dry, provided it is an indoor environment (not outdoors). Watering should be significantly reduced throughout winter, with a gradual cessation of watering below 5°C. | Repotting | As it grows relatively slowly, repotting every 2-4 years is sufficient. Repot in early spring, just before the first watering of the season. 📝 Key Care Tips: Well-ventilated environment, ample sunlight, well-draining soil, water thoroughly when dry, approximately once a week. 📏📏📏📏📏📏📏📏📏 Round Pot Planter Waist Diameter: 8cm x Height: 5.5cm Inner Diameter: 5.2cm x Inner Depth: 3.5cm 📏📏📏📏📏📏📏📏📏 Handcrafted concrete with a unique Morandi pink x white gradient design, meticulously mixed by hand. Can be paired with round or oval saucers. You can choose a matching color scheme or a white saucer with other Morandi colors. Feel free to message the designer for discussion! (The oval saucer can accommodate two round pots, as shown in the last image.) This plant comes pre-potted. We will package it with great care and affix "fragile" stickers. Minor dislodgement of pebbles, soil, or the plant during transit is normal due to the nature of shipping. Please gently repot the plant upon receipt. ⭕️ Various shapes of saucers, including hexagonal, round, square, and oval, are available for separate purchase, ensuring no water spills during watering! (Default saucer color is a white-grey gradient. For custom color requests, please inquire via email.) ⭕️ If the item is in stock, it will be packaged and shipped promptly. If the stock is insufficient, we will confirm your order before commencing production. Please keep an eye on your messages after placing your order. Thank you! (If you wish to confirm photos of the actual item, please send a private message to request them ✉️) ⭕️ We can create custom color variations to suit your needs 🎨 (If you have a custom request, please email us first to discuss feasibility before placing a paid custom order.) ⚠️ Custom orders require approximately 5-7 days for molding, air-drying, demolding, and finishing. If you need the item urgently, please do not order custom products; opt for existing stock instead. ⚠️ Please Note: Due to the handmade nature of concrete casting, occasional small air bubbles or pores are inherent. Each pot possesses unique textures, patterns, and pores that, as long as they don't affect structural integrity, are considered part of the design. If you are particularly concerned about variations in handmade concrete items, please consider carefully or inquire via email before purchasing. Items are sold as-is and cannot be returned or exchanged. Thank you! ⚠️ If sufficient stock is available, you may inquire via private message for photos and select your preferred piece from our collection of concrete works.