What kind of flower is Kalanchoe? Is it suitable for indoor or outdoor use?

1. What kind of flower is it?

The scientific name of Kalanchoe is Kalanchoe oleraceus, a species of flower in the genus Kalanchoe of the Crassulaceae family, and a perennial succulent herb. It is very suitable for potted maintenance. The plant height is generally 10-30cm. The branches and leaves grow very densely. The emerald green leaves and bright flowers make it very ornamental. There are many varieties of it, including Caroline, Nesali, Simone, Singapore, Christmas Pink, etc. Each variety has certain differences.

2. Habits Introduction

Kalanchoe is a drought-tolerant plant. It is not very demanding in terms of water during its growth period and can be watered when the soil is dry. It likes a relatively warm and humid environment, and also likes sunlight. It must be given enough sunlight when growing. It is not very cold-resistant. During the maintenance process, the temperature should be adjusted within an appropriate range to avoid frostbite. The lowest maintenance temperature should not be lower than 5℃, and the temperature should be maintained at 12-15℃ in winter.

3. Indoor or outdoor

Kalanchoe can be grown not only indoors but also outdoors. Whether it is grown indoors or outdoors, the maintenance environment should be suitable for its growth. When caring for it indoors, you need to find a location with sufficient light, but when caring for it outdoors, you need to provide some shade in the summer. However, if the indoor light is not very good and ventilation is difficult, then outdoor is more suitable for maintenance.