kalanchoe

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

Benefits of Growing kalanchoe →

Common kalanchoe Problems →

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.

kalanchoe Water Frequency →

kalanchoe Root Rot →

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 🏡.

kalanchoe Light Requirements →

kalanchoe Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

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.

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.

kalanchoe Humidity Needs →

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 kalanchoe →

When and How to Successfully Repot kalanchoe →

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 kalanchoe →

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

kalanchoe is native to Madagascar and Tropical Africa.

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

kalanchoe Flowers →

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

How and When to Prune kalanchoe →

USDA Hardiness Zone
kalanchoe can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

kalanchoe Temperature Tolerance →

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 Bugs Affecting kalanchoe →
• Drooping kalanchoe Leaves →
• kalanchoe Dropping Leaves →
• kalanchoe Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on kalanchoe →
• Brown Spots on kalanchoe →
• kalanchoe Leaves Falling Over →
• kalanchoe Leaves Curling →
• kalanchoe Yellow Leaves →
• kalanchoe Root Rot →

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with 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!