Flaming Katy
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Also listed as Kalanchoe coccinea
Also known as Florist Kalanchoe, Christmas Kalanchoe
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A compact succulent shrub prized for its vibrant red, pink, orange, or yellow clustered flowers that bloom in winter and spring. Extremely low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, making it ideal for sunny windowsills or dry gardens.
Why grow it
Flaming Katy produces reliable winter blooms when many other ornamentals are dormant, offering a longer decorative window than summer-flowering succulents. Compared to other Kalanchoe species, it combines dense, compact growth with prolific flowering, making it well-suited to container culture and indoor cultivation without requiring extensive space. Its low water and fertilizer needs align with water-conserving landscape practices.
Watch out for
Indoor specimens may become leggy in insufficient light, requiring pruning to maintain compact form. Flowering can be irregular or minimal if the plant receives artificial light during evening hours, as it requires extended dark periods to set buds reliably.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Crassulaceae
Native Range
Madagascar
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A compact succulent shrub prized for its vibrant red, pink, orange, or yellow clustered flowers that bloom in winter and spring. Extremely low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, making it ideal for sunny windowsills or dry gardens.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Flaming Katy grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Flaming Katy produces reliable winter blooms when many other ornamentals are dormant, offering a longer decorative window than summer-flowering succulents. Compared to other Kalanchoe species, it combines dense, compact growth with prolific flowering, making it well-suited to container culture and indoor cultivation without requiring extensive space. Its low water and fertilizer needs align with water-conserving landscape practices.
Watch out for
Indoor specimens may become leggy in insufficient light, requiring pruning to maintain compact form. Flowering can be irregular or minimal if the plant receives artificial light during evening hours, as it requires extended dark periods to set buds reliably.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Crassulaceae
Native Range
Madagascar
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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