is kalanchoe blossfeldiana a succulent Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 'Calandiva Red' | Houseplant Decor

is kalanchoe blossfeldiana a succulent Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 'Calandiva Red' | Houseplant DecorDescription Light Soil Water Hardiness Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Calandiva Red, a cultivar of the Kalanchoe succulent family, is a popular "gift plant" because it has beautiful leathery, dark green leaves and stunning clusters of flowers that last a long time. Calandiva Red is a relatively slow grower and can reach approximately 12 18 tall. This is an evergreen perennial plant, producing flowers every year in the winter spring. Its dense clusters of

• Description
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• Hardiness

• Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Calandiva Red, a cultivar of the Kalanchoe succulent family, is a popular "gift plant" because it has beautiful leathery, dark-green leaves and stunning clusters of flowers that last a long time.
  
  Calandiva Red is a relatively slow grower and can reach approximately 12-18” tall. This is an evergreen perennial plant, producing flowers every year in the winter/spring.
  
  Its dense clusters of double red trumpet-shaped flowers rise above the foliage, featuring rose-like red petals.
  
   We try our best to send the plants with flowers, but if the plants have stopped blooming, we will send them without flowers until the blooming period is back (usually about every 6 weeks).
  
   Deadheading and Reblooming – Pinch off blooms as they fade to encourage a more blooms. On average, Kalanchoe and Calandiva bloom for several weeks, if not months. Once they have finished blooming, they will require a rest period (approximately 6 weeks) before they will bloom again. To encourage reblooming, you’ll want to reduce the amount of light they receive until buds form.
  
  
  
  
• Full sun to partial shade, or bright, indirect sunlight. However, avoid direct sunlight to prevent sunburn.
  
  Water sparingly every 7-10 days as this plant is drought-tolerant. Only water when the soil is dry to the touch.
  
  Well-Drained, Porous potting soil.
  
  This plant thrives in temperatures of 60°F-75°F. It is vital to ensure the room temperature does not fall below 50°F.
  
  This plant should be fertilized once during the growing season (spring/summer) with diluted houseplant fertilizer.
  
  Calandiva is mildly toxic, so keep it out of reach of pets and children.

• USDA Zone 10-11

  USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

  USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

  USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

  USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)