Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana Sunny White | 14cm Pot

A flowering houseplant with a long season of interest . Position: bright but indirect light Soil: good potting compost Rate of growth: average Flowering period: spring normally but can flower throughout the year periodically Hardiness: tender (indoors only) Current height: approximately 40cm (+ or – 10% including the pot) Pot cover: choose a 16cm pot cover to give a good fit over the pot Known as Flaming Katy, panda plant or widow’s thrill…perhaps we’ll move on from the last one…Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is a native of Madagascar, is named after the botanist Robert Blossfeld (1882 – 1945), and is a succulent grown for its delightful, tightly packed, whitish-green flower. They’re used to arid conditions and don’t require much water, so would make a perfect low-maintenance gift. Kalanchoes prefer a bright, sunny spot – close to an east- or west-facing window is ideal in summer, and a south-facing one in winter. Keep above 10º C in winter. So more window sill and less widow’s thrill… Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and and wonderful range on our website to choose from. Home care: Allow the compost to dry out between watering. Water thoroughly allowing any excess water to drain through into the bottom of the tray or pot cover, then discard any excess fluid. Never leave the plant sitting in water. These plants do well in temperatures from 12°C to 25°C, but keep them away from draughts. To prolong flowering cut off the dead flowers, and pinch out any leggy stems to keep the plant compact. Feed with a liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks through the summer months.