How much sunlight does my Dragonfire Kalanchoe need?

Dragonfire 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 🏡.

How much humidity does Dragonfire Kalanchoe like?

Dragonfire 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.

What type of soil should I use for my Dragonfire Kalanchoe?

Dragonfire 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!

Should I fertilize my Dragonfire Kalanchoe?

Dragonfire 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!

Does Dragonfire Kalanchoe go dormant?

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

Which region is Dragonfire Kalanchoe native to?

Dragonfire Kalanchoe is native to Madagascar and Tropical Africa .

Does Dragonfire Kalanchoe produce flowers?

Dragonfire Kalanchoe produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

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Q: How often should I water my Dragonfire Kalanchoe?

Dragonfire 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.

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About Dragonfire 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

Scientific name

Kalanchoe 'Dragonfire'

Genus

Kalanchoe

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

Also known as

Kalanchoe 'Dragonfire

How to care for Dragonfire Kalanchoe

Water

How often to water your Dragonfire Kalanchoe

Dragonfire 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Dragonfire Kalanchoe in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Dragonfire Kalanchoe: 1ft from a window

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

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

Dragonfire Kalanchoe does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Dragonfire Kalanchoe

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

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Care Summary for Dragonfire Kalanchoe

Dragonfire 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

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The leaves roots and flowers are poisonous to cats and dogs. The flowers are most poisonous. So keep away from pets. Otherwise, as long as it gets lots of sun this fella can handle almost anything! (Try to keep warm during winter months if you live someplace cold, bring them in)

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