Kalanchoe spp. Orange

Common Name:
Orange Kalanchoe

Description:
Kalanchoe spp. 'Orange' is a vibrant, easy-care succulent known for its striking clusters of bright orange flowers and thick, fleshy, dark green leaves. This drought-tolerant plant is prized for its long-lasting blooms, which appear in late winter through spring, adding a splash of warm colour to gardens, balconies, and indoor spaces. Thriving in well-drained soil, it prefers a sunny to partially shaded position and requires minimal watering once established. Kalanchoe is ideal for pots, rockeries, or as a cheerful indoor plant. Deadheading spent blooms encourages repeat flowering, and occasional pruning helps maintain a compact, bushy shape.

Form:

• Shrub - Small
• Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 20–40 cm
• Spread: 30–50 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade
• Indoors / Well Lit

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Orange

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Perennial
• Low Maintenance
• Bee Attracting

Toxicity:

• Toxic to pets if ingested (can cause gastrointestinal issues)

Companion Plants:

• Sedum species
• Echeveria species
• Aloe species
• Crassula species
• Graptopetalum species

Note:
Kalanchoe thrives on minimal watering—allow the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot. It benefits from occasional feeding with a balanced fertiliser during its growing season.