Plant Care Millot Kalanchoe

Millot Kalanchoe

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Millot Kalanchoe has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
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About Millot Kalanchoe

Plants in the Kalanchoe genus are native to Madagascar and tropical Africa. They range from rubbery green leaves, to leopard print, and some are even fuzzy! The word Kalanchoe comes from the Cantonese name for these plants, pronounced Ka-lun-koh-ee in English. Their succulent leaves help store water during droughts, so they'll be just fine if you skip a watering or two (it happens!).

Taxonomy

Kalanchoe millotii
Kalanchoe
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

Also known as

Kalanchoe

How to care for Millot Kalanchoe

💦 Water

How often to water your Millot Kalanchoe

Water needs for Millot Kalanchoe
0.5 cups
every 12

Millot Kalanchoe needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Millot Kalanchoe

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Millot Kalanchoe in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Millot Kalanchoe: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Millot Kalanchoe love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Millot Kalanchoe does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Millot Kalanchoe in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Millot Kalanchoe

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Millot Kalanchoe: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Millot Kalanchoe after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Millot Kalanchoe is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Millot Kalanchoe →

Common Millot Kalanchoe Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Millot Kalanchoe thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Millot Kalanchoe Water Frequency →

Millot Kalanchoe Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Millot Kalanchoe requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Millot Kalanchoe Light Requirements →

Millot Kalanchoe Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Millot Kalanchoe is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


💨 Humidity

Millot Kalanchoe prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Millot Kalanchoe Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Millot Kalanchoe is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Millot Kalanchoe →

When and How to Successfully Repot Millot Kalanchoe →


💩 Fertilizer

Millot Kalanchoe should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Millot Kalanchoe →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Millot Kalanchoe to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Millot Kalanchoe is native to Madagascar and Tropical Africa.


🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Millot Kalanchoe bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Millot Kalanchoe Flowers →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Millot Kalanchoe is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

How and When to Prune Millot Kalanchoe →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Millot Kalanchoe can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10b-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Millot Kalanchoe Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Millot Kalanchoe can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Millot Kalanchoe →


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Millot Kalanchoe. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Millot Kalanchoe

Millot Kalanchoe

Millot Kalanchoe


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Millot Kalanchoe has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 3
Millot Kalanchoe has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 2
Millot Kalanchoe has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 2
Millot Kalanchoe has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
@HardyBrandegea avatar
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leaf-1 3 Plants
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globe Montgomery County, PA
12/29/2021

Low maintenance for me so far, flowered without much attention

Fast grower Fast grower
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leaf-1 1 Plants
xp 85 XP
globe New Orleans, LA
05/25/2021

It’s literally just so cute and soft, I pet it’s leaves because again, they’re soft and also thick so I don’t have to worry about breaking them ever. :)

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
@Karebear avatar
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leaf-1 11 Plants
xp 369 XP
globe Murfreesboro, TN
03/30/2021

It has fuzzy little leaves and is cute as could be

Survivor Survivor

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