Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
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How to care
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, commonly known as the Flaming Katy or Christmas Kalanchoe, is a popular succulent houseplant known for its vibrant, long-lasting blooms. It thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers well-draining soil. This plant is relatively low-maintenance, making it ideal for beginners. It is important to allow the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
Light Preference
Part Shade
Full Sun
Size
- Height
- 0.1 m – 0.5 m
- Spread
- 0.1 m – 0.5 m
- Years
- 2 – 5
Preferred soil
Loam
Sand
Acidic
Alkaline
Neutral
Propagation
Cutting
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Hardiness Zone
10a
-1.1°C – 1.7°C
113
Leaves
- Evergreen
- Green
Flowers
- Showy
- Orange
- Pink
- Purple
- Red
- White
- Yellow
Toxic to
- LeafCatsModerate · Ingestion
- LeafDogsModerate · Ingestion
Informational only — not veterinary or medical advice. Missing data does not mean a plant is safe.
Other names
- Christmas kalanchoe
- Flaming katy
- Florist kalanchoe
- Madagascar widow's-thrill.
Taxonomy
- Order
- Saxifragales
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Genus
- Kalanchoe