It\u2019s a good idea to use a moisture meter<\/a><\/strong> so you\u2019ll know when to water, and this can help to prevent overwatering and root rot.<\/p>\n Indoors or out, these plants also need nighttime temperatures of at least 60\u00b0F. Daytime temperatures around 70\u00b0F are ideal, though they can tolerate temperatures much warmer.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re growing container kalanchoe in regions north of Zone 9 or 10 where they aren\u2019t hardy, beware of the onset of cooler weather.<\/p>\n Make sure to bring potted plants into the house or place them in a heated greenhouse<\/a><\/strong> before temperatures dip below 40\u00b0F.<\/p>\n These are tough plants, but they can\u2019t withstand freezing temperatures.<\/p>\n With over 100 species in the Kalanchoe<\/em> genus, most of these are not in cultivation. But the ones that are readily available to the home gardener are still quite diverse.<\/p>\n Here are a few of the most popular varieties you might want to opt for to grow at home:<\/p>\n K. blossfeldiana<\/em>, or florist\u2019s kalanchoe, aka flaming katy, is known for being one of the easiest varieties to grow among flowering houseplants.<\/p>\n With a max height of about 12 to 18 inches and spread of about a foot, it produces clusters of flowers that may be white, yellow, orange, or pink, depending on the variety.<\/p>\n The foliage is fleshy and green, with scalloped edges.<\/p>\n Bear in mind that while you can force plants grown indoors to bloom again, the process takes about 12 weeks, beginning the previous fall.<\/p>\n You can learn more about encouraging kalanchoe to rebloom indoors here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Yellow Florist\u2019s Kalanchoe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Yellow-flowering K. blossfeldiana<\/em> plants in two-and-a-half-inch containers are available from Hirt\u2019s Gardens via Walmart<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Or read more about caring for florist\u2019s kalanchoe\/flaming katy here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n K. daigremontiana<\/em> reproduces readily from both cuttings and the little plantlets that develop along the edges of its leaves.<\/p>\n It features bright green foliage with saw-toothed edges on fleshy stems.<\/p>\n It\u2019s similar to the mother of millions kalanchoe<\/strong><\/a> but has larger leaves that grow up to eight inches long.<\/p>\n Mother of millions produces plantlets on the top of its leaves, while mother of thousands may grow them all along the leaf margins.<\/p>\n Mother of thousands is hardy in Zones 9 to 11. Outdoors it flowers in winter and then dies, producing bell-shaped red-orange blossoms that hang down in a ring from a tall stem.<\/p>\n Planted in the ground, it can reach three feet tall. If its pot is large enough and it receives ample light, it can also grow to this size in a container.<\/p>\n \u2018Mother of Thousands\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Begin with a more modestly sized four-inch pot of \u2018Mother of Thousands,\u2019 available from Hirt\u2019s Gardens via Walmart<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Learn more about growing mother of thousands here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n K. tomentosa<\/em>, known as panda plant, is also called pussy ears or chocolate soldier \u2013 not to be confused with the columbine cultivar of the same name<\/a><\/strong>, or with the flame violet (Episcia cupreata<\/em>)<\/strong><\/a> which also sometimes goes by this common name.<\/p>\n This species is valued for its fuzzy leaves \u2013 silvery with chocolate-brown piping along the margins \u2013 more than its blooms.<\/p>\n But it may sport clusters of purple-tipped, yellow-green flowers in spring.<\/p>\n These sizable succulents are a suitable accent for gardens and borders in Zones 11 to 12, and they also offer indoor appeal as houseplants.<\/p>\n They can grow three feet tall and two or three feet wide under ideal conditions.<\/p>\n Panda Plant<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Two-inch pots of K. tomentosa<\/em> are available via Walmart<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Learn more about growing and caring for panda plant here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n You can remove any dead leaves or spent flowers every couple of months. You can prune these plants to shape them if you like.<\/p>\n Only cut a few inches from the top of any stems that have grown lanky, and keep in mind that this is typically a sign of inadequate light exposure.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you\u2019re growing in containers, you may need to repot every year or two, depending on how fast your chosen variety grows.<\/p>\n Look for roots peeking out the bottom through the drainage holes, and make sure to only move to a pot that\u2019s one size larger.<\/p>\n These succulents don\u2019t mind being a little root bound<\/strong><\/a>, and if they get a bit cramped, they just won\u2019t grow as big or as quickly.<\/p>\n Make sure to move your plants indoors in the winter well ahead of frost if you live in a region with cold winters, or if a rare cold snap is in the forecast.<\/p>\n They\u2019ll tolerate drought, but frost and freezes will kill them.<\/p>\n If you can\u2019t move the plants because they\u2019re growing in the ground, row cover<\/a><\/strong> or plastic might help prevent an unexpected freeze from claiming the plants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nTemperature<\/h3>\n
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