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Life Plant

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Life Plant has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower
Life Plant has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves

About 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 pinnata
Kalanchoe
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

Also known as

Cathedral Bells, Cathedral Bells, Miracle Leaf, Good Luck Leaf, Siempre Viva / Leaf of life, Kalanchoe pinnatum and Bryophyllum Pinnatum

How to care for Life Plant

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Life Plant

Water needs for Life Plant
0.5 cups
every 12

Life Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnā€™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.

Calculate water needs of Life Plant

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Cathedral Bells in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Life Plant: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Life Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

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

Life Plant does not tolerate low-light šŸš«.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Life Plant in your home šŸ”.

šŸŖ“ Nutrients

How to fertilize Life Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Life Plant: 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 itā€™s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Life Plant after it doubles in size or once a yearā€”whichever comes first.

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šŸ’” FAQs
šŸ’¦ Water Needs

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.

Cathedral Bells Water Frequency →

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ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

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 šŸ’Ŗ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.

Cathedral Bells Light Requirements →

Cathedral Bells Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


šŸ¶ šŸˆ šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantā€™s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itā€™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 atĀ US (888) 426-4435.

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šŸ’Ø Humidity

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.

Cathedral Bells Humidity Needs →


šŸŖ“ Soil

Life Plant is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesnā€™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!

Best Soil Mix for Cathedral Bells →

When and How to Successfully Repot Cathedral Bells →


šŸ’© Fertilizer

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 itā€™s refreshed yearly, you shouldnā€™t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Cathedral Bells →


ā„ļø Dormancy

Itā€™s common for 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.


šŸŒŽ Native Region

Life Plant is native to Madagascar and Tropical Africa.


šŸ§ 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 Life Plant

Life Plant

Life Plant


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesnā€™t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Life Plant has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 2
Life Plant has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 2
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Life Plant has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 1
Life Plant has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
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