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Flaming Katy

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

Other known names: Christmas kalanchoe

A compact succulent grown for clusters of long-lasting flowers.

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LightVery bright with gentle direct sunWaterSoak, then allow to dryDifficultyEasySafetyToxic

Toxic. Toxic to pets

Care

Light
Very bright with gentle direct sun
Water
Soak, then allow to dry
Growing medium
Gritty mineral-rich succulent mix
Feeding
Low-nitrogen feed sparingly during active growth
Temperature
55–85°F
Humidity
Low

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Characteristics

A compact succulent grown for clusters of long-lasting flowers.

Names & botanical identity

Accepted name
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Plant group
Succulents
Other known names
Christmas kalanchoe
Safety
Toxic
Toxic to pets

Growth

Growth habit
Water-storing rosette, trailer, or shrub
Native range
Arid and seasonally dry regions worldwide
Temperature
55–85°F
Humidity
Low
Difficulty
Easy

Propagation

Leaf, stem, offset, or division by species

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Problems to recognize

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History & lineage

Flaming Katy is recorded botanically as Kalanchoe blossfeldiana. Lorekeeper keeps accepted and former names connected so the guide remains findable as taxonomy changes.

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