The Kalanchoe is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful types of succulents. Kalanchoes originate from Madagascar & come in a variety of colors such as red, orange, yellow, pink, purple white & multi-colored.  The flowers often bloom in the winter and will produce flowers for many months.  These plants thrive both indoors and outdoors as long as the temperature does not fall below 45 degrees Fahrenheit.  They like the full sun during the fall, winter, and early spring, but they must not be left in direct sunlight when it’s hot outside or their leaves will burn.

Tips:  Kalanchoe plants need a pot with good drainage and should not be left in standing water.  Kalanchoe tend to grow rather slowly but can thrive in extremely small pots.  Only water these plants when the soil is almost completely dry, they are prone to root rot.  You can get your Kalanchoe to bloom a second time in a row if you cut off the flower stems when the flowers have died. This process is called deadheading.  Kalanchoe can survive in very low light conditions for extended periods of time, but they need daily sunlight to produce flowers.  A good time to fertilize kalanchoe is after they show new growth. A wonderful zero waste organic fertilizer to encourage blooms is EarthPods Cactus & Succulent Plant Food.