Plant Care Kalanchoe 'Sunny Day'

Kalanchoe 'Sunny Day'

Taxonomy

Kalanchoe 'Sunny Day'
Kalanchoe
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Kalanchoe 'Sunny Day'

💦 Water

How often to water your Kalanchoe 'Sunny Day'

Water needs for Kalanchoe 'Sunny Day'
0.5 cups
every 12

Kalanchoe 'Sunny Day' 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 Kalanchoe 'Sunny Day' in your home

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

Kalanchoe 'Sunny Day' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Kalanchoe 'Sunny Day' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Kalanchoe 'Sunny Day'

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

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Kalanchoe 'Sunny Day' 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 'Sunny Day' 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

Kalanchoe 'Sunny Day' is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. Kalanchoe 'Sunny Day' is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


💨 Humidity

Kalanchoe 'Sunny Day' 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 'Sunny Day' 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 'Sunny Day' 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 'Sunny Day' 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 'Sunny Day' is native to Madagascar and Tropical Africa.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Kalanchoe 'Sunny Day' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🧐 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.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Kalanchoe 'Sunny Day'. 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!


Care Summary for Kalanchoe 'Sunny Day'

Kalanchoe 'Sunny Day'


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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