How to tend a Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

Also known as: Kalanchoe globulifera var. coccinea H.Perrier

Watering

Resistant to drought, water thoroughly every 4-5 days in summer, water thoroughly every 8-10 days in winter

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, shade properly under summer strong light, may take about 4-6 hours sunlight every day

Soil

80% peat + 20% perlite

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove diseased, yellowing and dropping leaves, pinching 1-2 times, germinate more branched

About this plant

Origin
Holland
Category
Crassulaceae, Kalanchoe
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 10-50 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period January-August, viewing period 3-4 weeks
Flower colors
red, pink, yellow, orange, pure white
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