Kalanchoe, Flaming Katy, Christmas Kalanchoe, Florist Kalanchoe
Kalanchoeblossfeldiana 'Simone'

Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Textured

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed