Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Family: Crassulaceae
Kalanchoe grows in bright light to partial sun and prefers loose, sharply drained succulent mix. Water needs: Low to moderate.
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How to Grow Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe growing information includes sunlight requirements of Bright light to partial sun, soil conditions listed as Loose, sharply drained succulent mix with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Kalanchoe as 10-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow or barely cover. Days to maturity are listed as 6-12 months to flowering size.
Plant Overview
Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) is listed in the Crassulaceae family and categorized as a succulent with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0243
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Plant type
- Succulent
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Kalanchoe is listed for bright light to partial sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Loose, sharply drained succulent mix. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors
- Sunlight
- Bright light to partial sun
- Soil
- Loose, sharply drained succulent mix
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-21 days and the seed depth is Surface sow or barely cover. The listed time to maturity is 6-12 months to flowering size. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 10-21 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow or barely cover
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 6-12 months to flowering size
Garden Information
- Toxicity / cautions
- Toxic if ingested by pets
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.