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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Plant Height: 8-12 inches
Plant Spread: 6-8 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Other: Double
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Salmon-pink buds open to blooms with a tangerine flush and mature to rose pink, creating a bi-colored effect.
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Toxicity: Leaves are poisonous
Roots are poisonous
Other: The flowers are the most toxic part.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Flaming Katy
  • Kalanchoe

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Location: Fairfax, VA | April, 2023 
Date: 2023-04-09

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