Kalanchoe 'Pink Butterflies'
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Kalanchoe x houghtonii 'Pink Butterflies': A truly phenomenal plant that's well sought after by collectors. This variegated sport of K. delagoensis x K. daigremontiana grows tall stems and long, slender leaves. The leaves grow new, pink plantlets or bulbils that resemble butterflies. The bulbils are pink because they lack chlorophyll, but with enough light they can propagate and grow into new, rooted plants. The pink plantlets may be finicky, but the mother plant is a strong grower and propagates readily from stem cuttings. Reduce watering frequency in winter to prevent rot.
Please Note: The small, pink leaflets can fall off easily in shipping but will grow back. Leaflets can be re-propagated to grow roots.
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 bright sunlight, 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.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Pink
All Seasonal Colors
Green
Bloom Color
Pink Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light, Filtered / Partial Sun
Maximum Height
Over 12"
Growth Habit / Shape
Vertical Grower / Tall Stem
Special Characteristic
Lots of Offsets
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
10
WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?
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• Staff Answer
That's a great question!
The pink plantlets on the margins of 'Pink Butterflies' leaves can grow into new plants, just like 'Mother of Millions' plantlets can, however, this process rarely works for 'Pink Butterflies'. The plantlets are just too variegated to take in light and most just die. However, if kept under 24/7 grow lights, I have heard that you can get a much better yield from these plantlets.
A more reliable way to propagate 'Pink Butterflies' is by cuttings, which you can learn about here. I hope this helps!
The pink plantlets on the margins of 'Pink Butterflies' leaves can grow into new plants, just like 'Mother of Millions' plantlets can, however, this process rarely works for 'Pink Butterflies'. The plantlets are just too variegated to take in light and most just die. However, if kept under 24/7 grow lights, I have heard that you can get a much better yield from these plantlets.
A more reliable way to propagate 'Pink Butterflies' is by cuttings, which you can learn about here. I hope this helps!
• Staff Answer
Hello there!
'Pink Butterflies' tends to keep all of its leaves. I think it's possible that you may be overwatering it.
Feel these lower leaves. Are they soft/squishy? Are they yellowish and a bit translucent? If yes, then reduce the amount of water your plant is receiving immediately. If it's just at this stage, then the damage shouldn't be too bad and, in all likelihood, it will recover.
Next, look at the base of the stem. Is it softer/squishier than the top part of the stem? Is it starting to discolor? If yes, then it's very possible that your plant has developed root rot. If this is the case, the situation is significantly more dire! I would recommend you do one of two things, if you detect root rot:
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'Pink Butterflies' tends to keep all of its leaves. I think it's possible that you may be overwatering it.
Feel these lower leaves. Are they soft/squishy? Are they yellowish and a bit translucent? If yes, then reduce the amount of water your plant is receiving immediately. If it's just at this stage, then the damage shouldn't be too bad and, in all likelihood, it will recover.
Next, look at the base of the stem. Is it softer/squishier than the top part of the stem? Is it starting to discolor? If yes, then it's very possible that your plant has developed root rot. If this is the case, the situation is significantly more dire! I would recommend you do one of two things, if you detect root rot:
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