Calandiva Plant Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Calandiva, or Flaming Katy, is a popular and easy-to-care-for houseplant. Its tiny flowers usually bloom in all seasons and are available in many colors, including red, pink, yellow, orange, and white. Calandiva comes from tropical and subtropical areas, so it likes locations exposed to indirect sunlight or shady places.
Common Name |
Kalanchoe, flaming Katy, florists kalanchoe, Christmas kalanchoe
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 'Calandiva'
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Genus
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Kalanchoe
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Family
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Crassulaceae
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Order
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Saxifragales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Calandiva Plant Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Calandiva Plant.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Calandiva Plant needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Calandiva Plant needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Calandiva Plant Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Calandiva Plant to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
55°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Calandiva Plant prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Calandiva Plant Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Calandiva Plant. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Calandiva Plant plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Calandiva Plant Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Calandiva Plant plant. |
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Maximum Height |
18 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
18 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
White
Orange
Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Calandiva Plant toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is not safe for humans and your pets if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Calandiva Plant Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Calandiva Plant, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Calandiva Plant Native Region |
Find out where the Calandiva Plant plant originated. |
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Country |
Madagascar
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