How to Grow and Care for Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe, also known as Spotted Kalanchoe, Baby penwiper

Kalanchoe is known for its resilience and low-maintenance care requirements, making it suitable for beginners. Key points to ensure its health include providing bright, indirect light and being cautious with watering – allowing the soil to dry out between waterings is essential to prevent root rot. Avoiding cold temperatures and ensuring adequate airflow are also crucial special care points to avoid environmental stress.

Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Pets

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Planting and Growing Kalanchoe

Toughness	Medium
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	8-10
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Kalanchoe is distinguished by its low-growing, succulent shrub form, reaching 1-3 feet (30-91 cm) in height. It features an open rosette of gray-green leaves, each around 4 inches (10 cm) long, with prominent maroon spots decorating their surface. During the mid-summer, dull purple to green flowers emerge on an upwardly branched inflorescence, rising about 10 inches (25 cm) above the foliage. Although the flowers are subtle, they give rise to seeds if not removed. The leaves and marked pattern provide key identification characteristics.