Flaming Katy. A very pretty houseplant with dense heads of small tubular flowers. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers March to April. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
A very pretty houseplant with dense heads of small tubular flowers
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Kalanchoe |
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Species | blossfeldiana |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Flaming Katy |
Flower Colour | scarlet |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 40cm |
Family | Crassulaceae |
Spread | 40cm |
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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