Does Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana need sunlight?

As an indoor plant in cooler climates, kalanchoe grows best in full sun or bright indirect light. This plant needs a very well-drained soil. Water thoroughly but let dry between watering.

Is kalanchoe Blossfeldiana poisonous to humans?

This succulent perennial with coral or salmon flowers is often grown as a houseplant but grows outdoors in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 12. It is not poisonous to people, but can be toxic to household pets and livestock.

How do you care for an indoor kalanchoe plant?

Kalanchoe needs plenty of light to bloom. Place potted plant close to a sunny window. Keep plant warm; temperatures between 13-29 degrees C (55-80 degrees F) would be ideal. Plant in well-drained, well-aerated soil, such as 50% peat moss and 40% perlite.

Does kalanchoe need water?

Kalanchoes are succulents, which means they store water in their leaves and don’t need soil to be constantly moist. The best rule of thumb for watering a kalanchoe is to stick your finger in the soil every few days. When the top 2 inches of soil is dry (all the way dry, not just sort of dry), it’s time to water.

Is Calandiva an outdoor plant?

Calandivas are commonly sold as indoor plants. In more temperate climates (zones 10a-11b) they grow outdoors. When I lived in Santa Barbara, I grew them in pots on my covered front porch year round. You could put yours outdoors for the summer but just make sure it’s out of direct sun and don’t let it stay too wet.

How much sun does a Calandiva plant need?

Sun and Soil Plant calandiva outdoors, about 8 to 12 inches apart. Give the plant full sun outdoors and as much sunlight as you can indoors, either with direct sunlight or bright, indirect sunlight. A spindly looking plant may result from too little light.

Is kalanchoe indoor or outdoor plant?

Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe spp.), one of the prettier flowering succulent houseplants, is hardy outdoors in USDA plant hardiness zones 10 to 12. When grown indoors, they provide months of colorful blooms if properly tended.

Is kalanchoe safe for children?

ARE SUCCULENTS POISONOUS & WHICH ONES? Kalanchoe and Euphorbia succulents are two succulents that can be toxic to humans. Still, as a general rule with all house plants, it’s important to keep even non-toxic succulents out of reach of children and pets.

Where should kalanchoe be placed indoors?

Where is the best spot for my Kalanchoe in my home? Place your plants preferably on a well-lit spot. The Kalanchoe does well in bright sun, so on a windowsill facing South-west should not be a problem. Make sure you give it enough water there.

Can kalanchoe live indoors?

Due to its extreme cold sensitivity, kalanchoe is best-suited as a houseplant in most climates, and has become a very popular one. Growing kalanchoe indoors is fairly simple, since the temperature range it requires (60 – 85 degrees F) is basically the same as most people.