Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Overview
Uses: Indoor houseplant, windowsill displays, container gardens, and gift plantings.
Benefits: Produces clusters of long-lasting, star-shaped blooms above fleshy succulent foliage. Compact growth and minimal care requirements make it well suited for bright indoor spaces.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10–12 (grown as an annual in colder climates)
Sun: Bright Indirect Light to Full Sun
Life Cycle: Tender Perennial
Growth Habit: Mounding, Clumping — compact succulent form.
Bloom Color: Red, Pink, Orange, Yellow, or White
Foliage Color: Green
Mature Height: 8–12 inches
Mature Width: 6–10 inches
Bloom Season: Late Winter to Spring
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is a compact flowering succulent valued for its bright, long-lasting blooms and ease of care.
Thick, water-storing leaves support clusters of colorful flowers that can brighten indoor spaces during late winter and spring. Its manageable size makes it suitable for windowsills, small containers, and decorative arrangements.
Care
Kalanchoe Care
Grow in a well-draining potting mix designed for succulents or cacti. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry, allowing excess moisture to drain away completely.
Provide bright, indirect light or several hours of direct sunlight daily to support flowering.
Remove spent blooms to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage future flowering.
Feed during active growth with slow release fertilizer according to label directions.
Container Growing Notes
This plant is commonly grown in containers indoors or outdoors in warm seasons. Use pots with drainage holes and avoid consistently wet soil.
Container-grown plants require controlled watering and good light exposure. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is the Kalanchoe blossfeldiana for Sale Online?
Plants ship in healthy, greenhouse-grown containers sized appropriately for their growth stage. For specific sizing details, contact us.
How Large Does Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Grow?
Mature plants typically reach 8–12 inches tall and 6–10 inches wide, forming a compact, mounded shape ideal for containers.
Additional Information
What are some common names for this plant?
This plant is commonly known as Flaming Katy, Widow’s Thrill, or Madagascar Widow’s-Thrill.
How often does it bloom?
With adequate light, flowering typically occurs in late winter or early spring. Individual bloom cycles may last several weeks.
Can it be grown outdoors?
In USDA Zones 10–12, it may be grown outdoors year-round. In cooler climates, it is typically grown indoors or moved outside during warm months.
Is it suitable for beginner gardeners?
Yes. Its compact size and moderate watering needs make it manageable for those new to indoor plant care.
Where can I find more tropical plants?
Browse our collection of tropical plants for additional indoor and warm-climate options.
