Caring for Kalanchoe Plants: A Complete Guide To Cultivating And Caring For Kalanchoe Varieties - Paperback

by Randy Amos (Author)

About 125 different species of flowering plants belong to the genus Kalanchoe in the family Crassulaceae.
The Chinese characters for "that which falls and grows" (kalanka and chauhuy) are the basis for the English name "Kalanchoe." These flora originally sprang up in several locations across the globe, including Africa and Madagascar.
The succulent leaves and vivid, clustered blossoms of the kalanchoe plant are well-known. Oval, rounded, and paddle-shaped leaves are all possible, as are scalloped and toothed margins.
Red, pink, yellow, white, and orange are only few of the colors represented by the blossoms. Although they are commonly cultivated indoors, in warmer climates they can be planted outside.
Kalanchoe plants are hardy and adaptable, requiring little attention. They thrive in sunny, indirect light and well-drained soil. They can survive without regular irrigation because of their drought resistance. However, if they are overwatered, they may develop root rot.
Some species of Kalanchoe are used in traditional medicine to alleviate inflammation, infection, and pain, in addition to their aesthetic value as houseplants.