How to grow and care for Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, Christmas kalanchoe
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect
16C° ~23C°
Every 21 days
Water
How to water Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
How often should I water?
check Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Every 21 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
When is the Dormant period
it goes into dormancy in the Summer. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Kalanchoe blossfeldiana need?
Bright indirect
Grow light
Light preference
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
16~23℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Kalanchoe blossfeldiana at home, make sure the temperature is 16~23℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy!
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is a member of Crassulaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | East Africa |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Kalanchoe |
| Species | Kalanchoe blossfeldiana |
Is Kalanchoe blossfeldiana toxic?
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is dangerous to Cat, Hamster, Dog
Cat
Hamster
Dog
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