Kalanchoe blossfeldiana (Flaming Katy, Florist Kalanchoe)

Botanical name: Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Common name(s): Flaming Katy, Florist Kalanchoe
Categories: Shrubs and Perennials

Plant description:

Kalanchoe is herbaceous, glabrous, bushy, evergreen and perennial succulent plant. They can reach 30-45cm in height and their spread is between 10-50cm. Kalanchoe have a slow growth rate and flowering time is early spring. They originate from Madagascar and belong to the Crassulaceae family. They are commonly known as, Flaming Katy or Florist Kalanchoe.

Family: Crassulaceae

Synonym: Kalanchoe globulifera var. coccinea

Botanical Pronunciation: kal-un-KOH-ee

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
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Botanical name	Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Plant Care	Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost. Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water. Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa.
Size	30-50cm * 10-30cm
Categories	Shrubs and Perennials
Flowers	August September October
Common name(s)	Flaming Katy, Florist Kalanchoe
Drought tolerance	Medium
Planting instructions	Soil: Kalanchoe is a succulent plant and will do well in soil that provides good water drainage. Light: Kalanchoe will need plenty of sunlight. When kept indoors place them in a north-facing window during winter. In summer keep them in bright indirect light or east/west facing window. Water: Allow your plant to dry out completely between watering. Never let your Kalanchoe stand in water as they are prone to root rot. Reduce watering during winter months.
Soil conditions	Well drained
Growth rate	Fast
Plant features	Good container plant , Showy flower

August September October

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Kalanchoe blossfeldiana (Flaming Katy, Florist Kalanchoe)