How to Care for Kalanchoe 'Calandiva' (Florist Kalanchoe)

Korean name: 칼랑코에 겹꽃

Kalanchoe 'Calandiva' is a succulent plant with thick leaves and double flowers that thrives well indoors. Its flowers last long and it is easy to care for, making it suitable for beginners. It is relatively small, ideal for pot cultivation.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Family: Crassulaceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Madagascar
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Flower meaning: endurance, happiness
• Traits: beginner-friendly, succulent, flowering plant, indoor
• Also known as: Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, Florist Kalanchoe, Flaming Katy

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil suitable for succulents.
• Humidity: Maintain average indoor humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Kalanchoe 'Calandiva'?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Kalanchoe 'Calandiva'?

It likes Prefers bright indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining soil suitable for succulents..

Is Kalanchoe 'Calandiva' safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Kalanchoe 'Calandiva' good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Maintain average indoor humidity.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during the growing season..