Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

Family

Crassulaceae

Origin

Madagascar

Difficulty

Easy

Sunlight

Bright indirect to direct

Water

Every 2 weeks

Temperature

15-25°C

Soil

Cactus/succulent mix

Flowering

Winter-spring clusters in red, pink, orange, yellow

Height

15-30cm

Kalanchoe produces long-lasting clusters of brightly colored flowers on a compact succulent plant. It's one of the most popular flowering houseplants, blooming for weeks in winter and spring.

🌱Care Guide

Water when soil is dry. Deadhead spent flowers. For reblooming: provide 14 hours of darkness daily for 6 weeks in fall.

🧬Evolution & History

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is native to Madagascar. It's a short-day plant, meaning it flowers when nights are longer. Commercial growers manipulate light to produce blooms year-round.

💡Fun Facts

#1Blooms for weeks in winter
#2Available in many bright colors
#3Short-day plant (flowers when nights are long)
#4Easy to rebloom

❓FAQ

How do I make it bloom again?▼

Provide 14 hours of complete darkness daily for 6 weeks, then return to normal light. Reduce watering during this period.

Why are the leaves wrinkled?▼

Wrinkled leaves indicate underwatering. Water more regularly during the growing season.

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