Botanical Name: Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Common Names: Flaming Katy, Christmas Kalanchoe, Flowering Kalanchoe
๐ Product Description
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, commonly known as Flaming Katy, is a compact, long-flowering succulent prized for its vibrant clusters of star-shaped blooms. Available in bright shades of yellow, orange, red, and pink, this cheerful plant adds instant colour to indoor spaces, patios, and shaded garden areas.
Its glossy, dark green foliage forms a neat mound beneath dense flower heads, making it a popular gift plant and seasonal dรฉcor favourite. Easy to care for and rewarding with extended flowering, Flaming Katy is ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
๐ Size When Fully Grown
Height: 20 โ 40 cm
Spread: 20 โ 40 cm
Growth Habit: Compact, bushy succulent
Growth Rate: Moderate
๐ฑ Best Growing Conditions
Light: Bright indirect light indoors; morning sun outdoors
Soil: Well-draining potting or succulent mix
Water:
Feeding: Light feeding during active growth and flowering
Maintenance:
๐ฆ๏ธ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)
Best Planting Time: Year-round in pots (best in spring)
Active Growing Season: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Mainly autumn and winter, but often sold in bloom year-round
Climate Suitability: Ideal as an indoor plant or sheltered patio plant
Frost Tolerance: Protect from frost; sensitive below 5ยฐC
๐ผ Additional Benefits
โ Long-lasting colourful blooms
โ Compact and neat growth habit
โ Ideal gift plant
โ Low-maintenance
โ Suitable for indoor dรฉcor
โ Available in multiple bright colours
๐ฟ Ideal Uses
โ Indoor dรฉcor plant
โ Patio containers
โ Tabletop displays
โ Gift plant
โ Seasonal colour accents
โ Shaded balconies


