Plant Care Kalanchoe 'Gnome Slippers'

Kalanchoe 'Gnome Slippers'

Taxonomy

Kalanchoe 'Gnome Slippers'
Kalanchoe
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Kalanchoe 'Gnome Slippers'

💦 Water

How often to water your Kalanchoe 'Gnome Slippers'

Water needs for Kalanchoe 'Gnome Slippers'
0.5 cups
every 12

Kalanchoe 'Gnome Slippers' 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 None in your home

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

Kalanchoe 'Gnome Slippers' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Kalanchoe 'Gnome Slippers' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Kalanchoe 'Gnome Slippers'

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

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Kalanchoe 'Gnome Slippers' 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 'Gnome Slippers' 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

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


💨 Humidity

Kalanchoe 'Gnome Slippers' 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 'Gnome Slippers' 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 'Gnome Slippers' 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 'Gnome Slippers' 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 'Gnome Slippers' is native to Madagascar and Tropical Africa.


🌸 Flowers

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


🧐 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.


Care Summary for Kalanchoe 'Gnome Slippers'

Kalanchoe 'Gnome Slippers'


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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