Kalanchoe plants are thick leaved succulents that are often seen in florist shops or garden centres. Most end up as potted plants but areas that can mimic their native land of Madagascar can grow them outdoors.
About Kalanchoe
While usually grown as a house plant, the succulent perennials of the Kalanchoe family can grow outside in regions with warm or mild winters. Some kalanchoe varieties are sold as annuals and discarded after the flowers fade.
Dense clusters of tiny fragrant yellow flowers appear in spring on this vigorous, easy to grow ground cover. After blooming is finished enjoy the silvery coloured, evergreen leaves.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 12 inch (30 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 7 inch (18 cm) |
| Common Name | Basket of Gold |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 3 to 5 feet |
| Flower Colour | Red |
| Bloom Time | Winter season |
| Difficulty Level | Easy |
Planting And Care
While usually grown as a house plant, the succulent perennials of the Kalanchoe family can grow outside in regions with warm or mild winters. The more light, the denser the foliage and the more numerous the blooms.
Kalanchoe Care
| Sunlight | Bright, sunny locations, especially in the summer growing season. |
| Watering | Water moderately throughout the summer and reduce watering in the winter. Let the soil surkface dry out between waterings, and in the winter, the plant can almost dry out. Watch the fleshy leaves for signs of water distress. |
| Soil | An ordinary potting soil mix is fine. |
| Temperature | They prefer warmth. Do not let fall below 55 degrees C. |
| Fertilizer | Feed bi-weekly in the summer with a liquid fertilizer, or use slow-release pellets. |
Kalanchoe Uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used outdoor and indoor living room
Medicinal Use:
- In traditional medicine, Kalanchoe species have been used to treat ailments such as infections, rheumatism and inflammation
- Kalanchoe extracts also have immunosuppressive effects
- Kalanchoe pinnata has been recorded in Trinidad and Tobago as being used as a traditional treatment for hypertension
Priya –
The plant is delivered green with slight dryness of leaf tips rest good.