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Kalanchoe Care Guide

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

By the Plantshop.com Editorial Team · Updated 6 Nov 2026 · How we research · Report an error

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Kalanchoe is a flowering succulent with dense clusters of small red, pink, orange or yellow flowers lasting several weeks, often sold as a gift plant.

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Light

Bright light with some direct sun. Rotate the pot every few weeks so growth stays even.

Water

When the soil is dry; it is a succulent. Always use a pot with drainage holes and empty the saucer after watering. Plants use far less water in winter.

Humidity and temperature

Humidity: low. Most houseplants prefer 60-80°F (16-27°C) and dislike cold drafts and heating vents.

Soil and feeding

Use a well-draining potting mix with extra grit or perlite. Feed lightly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertilizer at half strength; skip feeding in winter.

Our tip

To re-bloom, give it about six weeks of 14-hour nights in autumn.

Common problems

• Leggy stems: Not enough light.
• Mushy stems: Overwatering.
• No re-bloom: Not enough long nights.

Pets

Toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA), according to the ASPCA plant list. If a pet chews it and shows symptoms, call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Check any plant in our Pet-Safe Plant Checker.