Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Overview
Uses: Indoor houseplant, windowsill displays, container gardens, and low-maintenance gifting plant.
Benefits: Known for its bright, long-lasting blooms and fleshy succulent leaves, Kalanchoe adds vibrant color and charm to any indoor space. Its clusters of star-shaped flowers come in a range of hues — from cheerful orange and pink to red, yellow, or white — blooming for weeks at a time with minimal care.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10–12 (grown indoors elsewhere)
Life Cycle: Tender Perennial
Sun: Bright, indirect light to full sun
Mature Height: 8" – 12"
Mature Width: 6" – 10"
Bloom Season: Late Winter through Spring (indoors year-round)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is a classic flowering succulent prized for its vibrant blooms and ease of care. A favorite for sunny windowsills and modern home décor, it offers long-lasting color even in winter months. Its thick, water-storing leaves make it drought-tolerant and perfect for busy or beginner plant lovers.
Ideal for gifting or brightening indoor spaces, this Kalanchoe thrives in bright light and well-draining soil, rewarding you with repeated flushes of color when properly cared for.
Care
Kalanchoe Plant Care
Plant 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. Avoid overwatering, as Kalanchoes dislike soggy roots.
Provide bright, indirect light or several hours of direct sunlight daily for best blooming. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming and compact growth. Feed once a month during active growth with a slow release fertilizer formulated for flowering plants.
Size
Size of Kalanchoe Plants for Sale Online
Our Kalanchoe blossfeldiana plants are nursery-grown and shipped healthy and ready to display. For current size information, please contact us.
Size of Kalanchoe When Fully Grown
Kalanchoe typically reaches 8–12 inches tall and up to 10 inches wide, forming a compact, mounding shape perfect for containers and windowsills.
Additional Information
Other Common Names
Kalanchoe is also known as Flaming Katy, Widow’s Thrill, and Madagascar Widow’s-thrill — all referring to its brilliant flower clusters and tropical origins.
Is Kalanchoe toxic to pets?
Yes. Kalanchoe can be mildly toxic to pets if ingested, so keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
How often does Kalanchoe bloom?
With proper light, Kalanchoe can bloom once or twice a year — typically in winter or early spring — with flower clusters lasting several weeks.
Can Kalanchoe grow outdoors?
Yes, in frost-free regions (Zones 10–12). In cooler climates, grow it indoors or move it outside during warm months, bringing it back in before frost.
