Flaming Katy
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana · Kalanchoes · Stonecrop family
Also known as: Christmas Kalanchoe · Florist Kalanchoe · Madagascar Widow's-thrill
Easy20–40cmNot pet-safe
Flaming Katy care at a glance
Flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) needs little water and prefers to grow in sun to partial shade.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Sun to part shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Flaming Katy
Possible pests on Flaming Katy include Mealybugs, Aphids and Spider mites. A common disease is Stem rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew. Flaming Katy is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Mealybugs Medium
- Aphids Medium
- Spider mites Medium
Disease
- Stem rot High
- Powdery mildew Medium
Toxicity
- Cardiac glycosides (bufadienolides) High
A baseline from curated sources, not a command. You decide in the end.
Frequently asked questions about Flaming Katy
- Which pests affect Flaming Katy?
- Possible pests on Flaming Katy include Mealybugs, Aphids and Spider mites.
- Which diseases affect Flaming Katy?
- A common disease is Stem rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew.
- Is Flaming Katy toxic to cats and dogs?
- Flaming Katy is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Flaming Katy need?
- Flaming Katy has a low water requirement.
- What light does Flaming Katy need?
- Flaming Katy prefers to grow in sun to partial shade.
- Is Flaming Katy frost-hardy?
- Flaming Katy is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 7 °C.