Plant Care Kalanchoe 'Don Juan'

Kalanchoe 'Don Juan'

Taxonomy

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 'Don Juan'
Kalanchoe
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Kalanchoe 'Don Juan'

💦 Water

How often to water your Kalanchoe 'Don Juan'

Water needs for Kalanchoe 'Don Juan'
0.5 cups
every 12

Kalanchoe 'Don Juan' 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Kalanchoe 'Don Juan' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Kalanchoe 'Don Juan': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Kalanchoe 'Don Juan' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Kalanchoe 'Don Juan' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Kalanchoe 'Don Juan'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Kalanchoe 'Don Juan': 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 Kalanchoe 'Don Juan' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Kalanchoe 'Don Juan' 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 'Don Juan' 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 'Don Juan' is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. Kalanchoe 'Don Juan' is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


💨 Humidity

Kalanchoe 'Don Juan' 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 'Don Juan' 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 'Don Juan' 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 'Don Juan' 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 'Don Juan' is native to Madagascar and Tropical Africa.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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


🧐 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 Kalanchoe 'Don Juan'. 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 'Don Juan'

Kalanchoe 'Don Juan'


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.

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