Annual – Florist Kalanchoe
Florist Kalanchoe
Botanical name: kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: up to 2 ft in height and in spread
Bloom time: year-round
Hardy zone: zones 9-12
Flower color: pink, red, orange, yellow, purple, white
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: reached fully mature size in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed
Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring or summer
Landscape use: annual flower beds, container plants
Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day
Special features: long-lasting blooms, drought tolerant, pest resistant, disease resistant
Watering instructions: allow most of the soil to completely dry between watering sessions
Best time to plant: year-round
Best type of soil: sand or loam
Companion plants: sedums, agave, asparagus fern, elephant ears
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans but toxic for pets if ingestedÂ
Invasive species: no
