Eternal Life Plant
About Eternal Life Plant
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
Kalanchoe prolifera
Kalanchoe
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Eternal Life Plant

How often to water your Eternal Life Plant

every 12
Eternal Life Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnât 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

Check the growing potential in your area
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 Eternal Life Plant in your home

a window
Eternal Life Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Eternal Life Plant does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Eternal Life Plant in your home đĄ.

How to fertilize Eternal Life Plant

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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Eternal Life Plant after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.

Eternal Life Plant 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
Eternal Life Plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs 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
Eternal Life Plant 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
Eternal Life Plant is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesnât 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
Eternal Life Plant 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 itâs refreshed yearly, you shouldnât need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Dormancy
Itâs common for Eternal Life Plant 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
Eternal Life Plant is native to Madagascar and Tropical Africa.
Care Summary for Eternal Life Plant
Eternal Life Plant
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
