How To Propagate And Grow
Christmas Kalanchoe
(Flaming Katy)

Genus: Kalanchoe

Family: Crassulaceae

Species: K. blossfeldiana

Common Names: Flaming Katy.

Classification: Perennial succulent.

Height: 15cm (6inches).

Trails: to 30cm (12inches)

Flowering: Mid winter.

To encourage flowering at Christmas keep Kalanchoe in the dark for around five hours a day during summer.

Short days brings the plant into bud.

When buds appear, during mid autumn move the plant to it's final position.

Usage: Interesting and attractive indoor flowering plant.

Ideal as a Christmas gift for family, loved ones and friends or a treat just for yourself.

Makes an excellent Christmas table decoration.

Site: Requires full light, but shaded from direct sunlight.

Maintain a temperature around 60 deg F. for flowering.

In dormant period maintain a temperature around 55 deg F.

Mist frequently to improve humidity.

Soil: Any good quality houseplant compost (peat based or non peat based).

Propagation Methods:

By seed in spring.

Best germination temperature: 70 deg F.

By stem cuttings in spring or early summer.

By offsets in spring or early summer.

WarningSome plants can be harmful if eaten and some may cause skin irritation. It is alaways advisable to keep plants away from food and inquisitive little fingers.

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