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Kalanchoe coccinea ' blossfeldiana' Common Names: Kalanchoe

Description:

Kalanchoe Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana is one of the prettiest succulent flowering plants to be associated with the Christmas season. It’s long lasting flowers can be forced to bloom quite easily while the fleshy, wide, oval-shaped leaves are quite attractive.

Recommendations:

Kalanchoes can be made to flower, like Poinsettias, by adjusting the length of daylight. Short days of less then 12 hours over a period of 2 to 3 weeks will trigger the formation of flower buds. Once the flower buds are formed, the natural daylight regime can be resumed.

Problems:

Their root system is extremely sensitive and you should use clay pots to allow for better aeration of the roots. you can ensure excellent drainage by placing pebbles at the bottom of the pot and use light soil containing lots of peat moss, perlite and sand.

Attributes   Plant Group: Flowering Hardiness: Zones 10 and 11 Type: Perennial Mature Size: Height 1-2 Feet x Width 1-2 Feet Flowering Attributes: Yellow, pink or red Clusters (Small Star Shape) Foliage Attributes: Evergreen foliage. Culture   Light: Full Sun Only Soil: Sandy or Dry Miscellaneous   Propagation Methods: Cuttings

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