Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

Flowering Kalanchoe plants are reasonably low-maintenance houseplants that can't be missed due to their numerous, cheerful, tiny flowers. With a range of colors to suit your decor—and your Slugg pots—from white, yellow, orange, and red, to pink and magenta, it's no wonder they are one of the most searched indoor houseplants.

General Care

Sunlight:
Thrives in full sun and bright indirect light. It can also grow in low light or partial light, though it won’t produce as many flowers, and the leaves may become spindly.

Water:
Water Kalanchoe sparingly or when the soil feels dry, but avoid wetting the leaves.

Humidity:
Prefers warm, dry, frost-free areas.

Soil:
Use a well-draining, light sandy potting mix.

Common Problems

Pests and Diseases:
Humidity around the plant can lead to powdery mildew or mealybugs. A spritz of neem oil can help control pests.

Symptoms and Causes:

• Wilting plant, limp leaves: Typically caused by underwatering.
• Softened center and blackened foliage: Usually a result of root rot due to overwatering.

Precautions

Kalanchoe is mildly toxic, so keep it away from children and pets.