Flaming Katy. A very pretty houseplant with dense heads of small tubular flowers. Often ‘brought on’ to flower all year round for garden centre sales. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers March to April. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Kalanchoe ‘Margarethe’
A very pretty houseplant with dense heads of small tubular flowers. Often ‘brought on’ to flower all year round for garden centre sales.
Additional information
| Generic | Kalanchoe |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Margarethe' |
| Common Name | Flaming Katy |
| Flower Colour | scarlet, red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Spread | 15cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Dead head after flowering |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Botrytis, Mealy bugs |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Seed, Stem cuttings |
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