How Often to Water a Flaming Katy
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana · Difficulty: Easy
Care Snapshot
| Light | Bright light with some direct sun |
|---|---|
| Soil | Well-draining succulent or cactus mix |
| Humidity | Average home humidity is fine (30-50%) |
| Temperature | 16-24°C (60-75°F) |
| Pet Safety | ☠️ Toxic to cats & dogs (contains cardiac glycosides - can affect heart rhythm) |
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Signs of Overwatering
Soft, yellowing leaves and flowers that rot and drop early usually mean the thick, water-storing leaves are getting too much moisture.
Signs of Underwatering
The fleshy leaves become noticeably wrinkled and dull, and flower clusters wilt faster than normal.
Adjusting for the Seasons
A short-day plant that naturally reblooms when nights get longer in autumn - if kept away from artificial light at night for a few weeks, it will often flower again the following winter.
Pro Tip
After the first flush of flowers fades, deadhead the spent blooms and cut back on water slightly - this succulent stores its own reserves and doesn't need to be treated like a thirsty flowering annual.
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