Kalanchoe

HIGHLIGHTS

• Popularly used as  – Basket of Gold
• Flower – Pink
• Edible – It is not poisonous to people, but can be toxic to household pets and livestock
• Growth – Fast growth rate
• Uses – Kalanchoe extracts also have immunosuppressive effects

PLANTING & CARE

• Temperature -Prefers temperature below 55 degrees C.
• Water – Newly planted– Water moderately throughout the summer and reduce watering in the winter.
• Light -Bright, sunny locations, especially in the summer growing season
• Fertilizer -Feed bi-weekly in the summer with a liquid fertilizer, or use slow-release pellets.
• Pruning – While usually grown as a house plant, the succulent perennials of the Kalanchoe family can grow outside in regions with warm or mild winters. The more light, the denser the foliage and the more numerous the blooms.

SPECIFICATION

• Plant -Kalanchoe
• Flower colour – pink
• Height – 40 to 50 cm / 1.5 feet
• Pot size – 4 – 6 inches upper diameter
• Weight – 2-3 Kgs