Kalanchoe spp. Yellow

Common Name:
Kalanchoe

Description:
Kalanchoe is a hardy, drought-tolerant succulent admired for its thick, fleshy leaves and vibrant yellow flowers. It is a popular choice for both indoor and outdoor gardens, offering long-lasting blooms that brighten up spaces, particularly during the cooler months. This low-maintenance plant thrives in well-draining soil and requires minimal watering, making it ideal for those seeking an easy-care plant. Kalanchoe prefers warm conditions and should be protected from frost, making it well-suited to Melbourne’s climate when grown indoors or in sheltered outdoor areas. Flowering primarily in autumn and winter, its cheerful yellow blooms contrast beautifully against its rich green foliage. Deadheading spent flowers promotes prolonged flowering, and it can be easily propagated from cuttings.

Form:

• Shrub - Small
• Ground Cover (in some conditions)

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–50 cm
• Width: 30–40 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade
• Indoors / Well lit

Flowering:

• Flowers in Autumn
• Flowers in Winter

Flower Colour:

• Yellow

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Suitable for Indoors

Toxicity:

• Toxic to pets (cats and dogs) if ingested

Companion Plants:

• Aloe Vera
• Echeveria
• Sedum
• Crassula (Jade Plant)
• Haworthia