Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Kalanchoe
Description
This attractive perennial has thick, leathery, fleshy, gray green leaves with scalloped edges. Margins turn red with more sun exposure. Clusters of red, yellow or pink flowers rise above foliage on stalks in winter. This plant grows 1.5' tall and wide. It tolerates full to part sun but can also be a houseplant. It needs sandy, well draining soil. Fertilize only once a year. Protect from wind and frost. Water only when soil is dry.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.