Scientific/Botanical Name:
Genus: Kalanchoe
Specie: K. blossfeldiana
Variety/Cultivar:
English Name:
Common Name:
Christmas Kalanchoe
Botanical Family:
Name in Latin: Crassulaceae
Name in English: Orpine Family
The Plant
Origin: Madagascar
Growth Habit: glabrous, branching herb
Flower: clusters- small
Blooming Period: December, growers force-year round
Leaf: dark green. lobed edges.
Usage:
houseplant, blooming 6-8 weeks
Care and Handling
Soil: standard potting
Amount of water: moist -well drained soil, moderate watering
Nutrition: Feed monthly with balanced food
Special handling: full sun to high interior light, prefers cooler nights. Does well in average indoor humidity
Special feature/remarks:
Is photo peridic , setting of new flower buds is dependant on min. 12 hours of darkness. Air purifier, removing formaldehyde, and xylene.