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A non-traditional but festive holiday plant: Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe is a genus of tropical succulents native to parts of Africa and Asia. There are about 174 accepted species.
Although kalanchoe is typically grown as a houseplant, it can also be planted successfully outside in warm regions. The kalanchoe is commonly grown as a ground cover or planted in rock gardens for a ...
Looking for a cheery little flowering plant to brighten up your windowsill? Maybe you’d like to add some color to your grouping of leafy green potted plants. Or perhaps you’d like a pretty little ...
Kalanchoe plants are known for their tiny flowers and oval-shaped, scallop-edged leaves. There are more than 100 species in ...
Flapjack succulents, also called paddle plants, are striking, low-maintenance plants that can thrive indoors with enough ...
Let me convince you what makes a Kalanchoe a perfect gift and why it should be right at the top of the list with our other traditional holiday plants.
Question: I received a lovely kalanchoe as a holiday gift. How do I care for it? What should I do with it after it blooms? Answer: Kalanchoe is a succulent and is an easy-care plant. Simply provide a ...
The name Kalanchoe — pronounce it either ka-lan-KO-ee or ka-lan-CHO-ee and you’ll be just fine may sound strange and foreboding and, if truth be told, some of the plants included in this genus are ...
Anyone spotted any poinsettias yet? It won’t be much longer, though it is hard to believe the midwinter holidays are bearing down on us. Poinsettias, Christmas trees, Christmas cacti, mistletoe ... oh ...