Kalanchoe is one of the easiest plants to grow and is perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners. With a little bit of knowledge, you can have these beautiful plants flourishing in your home as houseplants or in a warm-climate garden in no time! Use our guides down below to learn the basics of growing kalanchoe succulents, from planting to watering and fertilizing. So read on to learn more about these easy-to-care-for plants!
The Kalanchoe genus includes a range of perennial succulents that are hardy in Zones 9-12, depending on the variety. Our guide explains how to grow kalanchoe outdoors in warm areas or indoors as a houseplant. And it’s easily propagated from cuttings, seeds, or plantlets produced on leaf edges. Read more now.
The flapjack paddle plant is a striking succulent with vertically stacked foliage that shades to scarlet in bright sunshine. This South African native thrives in an arid climate, making an easy-care houseplant or vibrant addition to xeriscapes and water-wise landscapes. Learn how to grow Kalanchoe luciae in this guide.
Panda plant (Kalanchoe tomentosa) is a succulent species for Zones 11 and 12 that also makes an exceptional houseplant. It has fuzzy foliage edged in brown, for a rich two-tone look. A striking addition to succulent collections, it also makes an eye-catching standalone specimen. Learn how to grow your own in this guide.
There are dozens of beautiful kalanchoe in cultivation, some prized for bold, colorful flowers, others for striking foliage, and a few for both. From the well-known florist’s kalanchoe to the lesser-seen lavender scallops, there’s sure to be one that’s perfect for you. Discover 35 of the best varieties in this guide.
Mother of thousands is a dramatic, easygoing succulent that thrives outdoors in Zones 9 to 11 and as a houseplant elsewhere. Mexican hat, as it’s also known, has little plantlets lining its leaf margins, making for an eye-catching display. Learn how to grow mother of thousands in this guide. Read more now.
Easy to propagate and low-maintenance, mother of millions produces baby plantlets on its leaf tips. Also known as the chandelier plant, it’s a favorite for beginners and indoor gardeners on a budget. Learn how to grow and care for these unique succulents both indoors as a houseplant or out in the landscape. Read more now.
You don’t have to toss florist’s kalanchoe after it’s done blooming. Our guide provides step-by-step instructions for forcing new blooms from the flaming Katy ornamental succulents. If you have a place to keep this houseplant in the dark and a little patience, it will reward you with another show of beautiful flowers.
Flaming Katy is a blooming succulent you can grow indoors, or outside in Zones 10 to 12. Learn how to propagate and care for florist’s kalanchoe in our guide, whether you’re growing it as a houseplant or as an outdoor perennial in warm regions. The flowers are cheery and plants are easy to start from cuttings to share.