I'm a popular flowering succulent known for my thick, fleshy leaves and stunning clusters of small flowers that come in vibrant shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, and white!
Busy plant parents and indoor gardeners adore me for my long-lasting blooms, drought tolerance, and the way I add a pop of color to windowsills and desks with very little maintenance.
I'm perfect for containers, indoor gardens, office spaces, and as gift plants — anywhere you want reliable color and succulent simplicity!

I originally come from Madagascar and other tropical areas of Africa and Asia, where I've adapted to store water in my leaves to survive dry conditions.

Water me thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry — usually every 2-3 weeks.
I'm extremely drought-tolerant and prefer the "soak and dry" method like most succulents.
Overwatering is my biggest enemy — I'd rather be too dry than too wet!

I love bright, indirect light for 4-6 hours daily for the best growth and flowering!
Some morning sun is wonderful, but harsh afternoon sun can scorch my leaves.
Too little light will make me stretch and reduce my flowering.

I'm comfortable in temperatures between 15°C and 29°C.
I need protection from frost and freezing temperatures — I'm a tropical beauty at heart!

Choose a container with excellent drainage holes — crucial for my health!

Use fast-draining cactus or succulent soil mix

Plant me at the same depth I was in my nursery container

Wait 5-7 days before watering after repotting

Place me in a bright spot where I'll get plenty of indirect light

I'm perfect for mixed succulent arrangements and dish gardens!

I can be easily propagated from leaf or stem cuttings

Feed me with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during active growth.
I'm a light feeder — too much fertilizer can damage my roots!
Use succulent-specific fertilizer or compost tea for organic care.

Scientific Name: Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

Common Names: Flaming Katy, Christmas Kalanchoe, Florist Kalanchoe

Plant Family: Crassulaceae

Plant Type: Flowering Succulent

I am toxic to cats and dogs if ingested, containing compounds that can cause digestive issues and heart problems. Please keep me out of reach of your furry friends!

I help improve indoor air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, especially at night through CAM photosynthesis!

Long-lasting blooms that can continue for weeks or months

Extremely drought-tolerant and low maintenance

Compact size perfect for small spaces

Easy to propagate and share with friends

Multiple color varieties to collect

Leggy growth (insufficient light)

Powdery mildew (poor air circulation or overwatering)

Mealybugs (treat with neem oil or rubbing alcohol)

Root rot (overwatering or poor drainage)

Leaf spots (fungal issues from water on leaves)

I'm a relatively long-lived succulent that can thrive for 2-3 years or more with proper care! While I'm often treated as a temporary flowering plant, with the right conditions I can be encouraged to rebloom season after season, and my offsets can continue my colorful legacy for years to come!