flaming Katy
Also known as: panda plant
K. blossfeldiana is a bushy evergreen succulent perennial to 40cm, with fleshy, ovate leaves, and terminal panicles of tubular red flowers spreading lobes in early spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana)
- Genus
- Kalanchoe
- Family
- Crassulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 18 – 28 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of flaming Katy
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of flaming Katy
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flaming Katy care guide
- Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 18 – 28 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch
Fertilizing
FertilizingMonthly during growing season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or offsets in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow indoors in a loam-based potting compost with added extra grit in bright filtered light. Water moderately when in growth, sparingly when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season. The photo shows Calandiva Series
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Can get mealybugs and vine weevil
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