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Kalanchoe blossfeldiana (pink bloom): An easy to grow houseplant with phenomenal flowers. It grows large, robust foliage with a waxy feel and scalloped edges. This variety has showy, prolific flowers of bright red that can last for many weeks and re-bloom throughout the year. It can grow into a small sub-shrub, reaching 18.0" tall and 20.0" wide at maturity.
Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need great drainage and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.
This variety is easy to re-root from stem cuttings. Look to our Succulent Cuttings Guide for tips on succulent propagation.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Green
Bloom Color
Red Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light, Filtered / Partial Sun
Maximum Height
Over 12"
Growth Habit / Shape
Shrub, Vertical Grower / Tall Stem
Special Characteristic
Hard to Kill, Showy Blooms
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?
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I looked up some reviews and forums that talk about that particular soil and I find that people have the same suspicion as you do. It holds water too well to be a good succulent soil and people really recommend cutting it with something grittier. Perlite, coarse sand, or pumice should absolutely help. I've also heard of people mixing this soil in a 50/50 ratio with chicken grit or even aquatic plant soil for cactus, but Kalanchoe can take a bit more water so you may not have to be that extreme about it.
However, this may not be the only issue. You could try gradually moving it into more light to encourage growth. Fertilizing is also a possibility. If you go this route, I would recommend using a 1/4 or 1/2 strength fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season in the spring to summer. I hope this all helps!
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If you scroll down on any of our plant listings, you'll find a section called "PRODUCT DETAILS". There, you'll find a list beginning with the item "COLOR - PRIMARY". Near the bottom of this list is an item called "PRODUCT FORMAT". That will tell you what size pot the plant ships in or what size plug if that's relevant.
This plant likes partial sun and would do well in an east facing window where it can receive lots of morning sun but catch some shade in the afternoon. If you grow it outside, partial sun is very important as too much sunlight will cause the leaves to burn, like a sunburn in humans. In the winter, try to get it even more light by either placing it in a south facing window or shining a grow light on it. This will encourage the plant to bloom.
Any old succulent or cactus soil will work for this plant. You can even mix your own by combining soil and perlite (or just a coarse sand) in a 2:1 ratio.
Fertilizing is not necessary, but to encourage its gorgeous winter blooms, you can feed it in the winter with a dilute, balanced fertilizer.
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Succulents need grittier soil than other plants because they are adapted to dry conditions and store water in their leaves. Regular potting soil mixes stay damp for long periods of time, which can cause rot in succulents. Instead, use a sandy, well-draining soil so you can water thoroughly without leaving your succulent in standing water.
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