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4.6 out of 5 (26 experiences)


About Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis
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 fedtschenkoi
Kalanchoe
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales
Also known as
Lavender Scallops, Lavender Scallops, Kalanchoe Stonecrop, Gray Sedum, Majestic Scallops, Bryophyllum fedtschenkoi, Aurora Borealis and Aurora Borealis kalanchoe

How to care for Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis

How often to water your Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis

every 12
Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
12

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Finding light for Lavender Scallops in your home

a window
Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis

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 Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!
Water Needs
Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis 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.
Sunlight Needs
Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis 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
Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis 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.
Soil
Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis 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!
Fertilizer
Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis 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!
Dormancy
It’s common for Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis 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
Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis is native to Madagascar and Tropical Africa.
Flowers
Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.
Growth Pattern
Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis can be propagated by division into new individual plants.
- Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
- If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
- Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
- Repot the parent plant back into its original pot
Common Issues
Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis. 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 Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis
Kalanchoe Aurora Borealis
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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