How much sunlight does my Desert Surprise Kolanchoe need?

Desert Surprise Kolanchoe 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 Desert Surprise Kolanchoe like?

Desert Surprise Kolanchoe 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 Desert Surprise Kolanchoe?

Desert Surprise Kolanchoe 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 Desert Surprise Kolanchoe?

Desert Surprise Kolanchoe 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 Desert Surprise Kolanchoe go dormant?

It’s common for Desert Surprise Kolanchoe 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 Desert Surprise Kolanchoe native to?

Desert Surprise Kolanchoe is native to Madagascar and Tropical Africa .

Does Desert Surprise Kolanchoe produce flowers?

Desert Surprise Kolanchoe produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

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Desert Surprise Kolanchoe

Q: How often should I water my Desert Surprise Kolanchoe?

Desert Surprise Kolanchoe 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.

About Desert Surprise Kolanchoe

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 humilis 'Desert Surprise'

Genus

Kalanchoe

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Desert Surprise Kolanchoe

Water

How often to water your Desert Surprise Kolanchoe

Desert Surprise Kolanchoe 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.