I still remember the day I noticed my Flaming Katy plant looking sad. Its vibrant, flower-packed stems were drooping, and the leaves felt mushy. My heart sank—I’d been pouring love (and water) into my plant, only to realize I was drowning it! Overwatering is a common mistake in gardening, but I’ve been there and saved…
I’ll never forget the moment I spotted tiny white fuzzballs on my Flaming Katy’s vibrant leaves. My heart sank—I thought my cheerful, flower-packed plant was untouchable! Turns out, even the tough Flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) can fall prey to pests. If you’re noticing sticky leaves, weird spots, or a lackluster plant in your home, you…
When I brought my first Flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) home, I was impressed by its vibrant blooms. Those red, pink, and yellow flowers screamed pure joy. But within weeks, those blooms faded, and the leaves looked leggy. What went wrong? I was clueless about its light needs. Flaming Katy, also called the Christmas kalanchoe, and…
Hey there, plant lover! If you’ve just brought home a vibrant Flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana), you’re in for a treat. This cheerful succulent, with its clusters of star-shaped flowers, adds a pop of color to any home. Those bright red blooms are eye-catching. I remember when I first got mine, but I was clueless about…
When I first brought home my Flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana), I was smitten with its vibrant blooms and glossy leaves. But after a while, it started looking leggy- long, sparse stems with fewer flowers. I felt like I was failing as a plant parent! Then I discovered pruning. Pruning my Flaming Katy transformed it into…
When I first got my Flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana), I was obsessed with its vibrant blooms. Those clusters of red, pink, and yellow flowers lit up my living room! But then, one season, the flowers just… stopped. No blooms, just green leaves staring back at me. Sound familiar? If your Flaming Katy isn’t blooming, you’re…
The panda plant (Kalanchoe tomentosa) is a charming succulent that’s stealing hearts with its fuzzy, silver-green leaves. Native to Madagascar, this low-maintenance houseplant is suitable for both beginners and seasoned plant enthusiasts. Its soft, velvety texture and compact size make it a delightful addition to any indoor space. The brown leaf edges resemble panda markings,…
Kalanchoes are popular houseplants with low maintenance needs. The Florist Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana), also known as flaming Katy or Madagascar widow’s thrill, is the most grown. It blooms with brightly colored flowers in red, orange, yellow, and white. There are also many types of Kalanchoe grown for their attractive leaves. These include the attractive and…
Paddle plant (Kalanchoe thyrsiflora), also called flapjacks, dog tongue, or desert cabbage is an amazing succulent with large, fleshy, paddle-shaped leaves that stack one on top of the other like pancakes. It blooms in late winter to early spring with a tall flower forming at the center of the rosette. Native to South Africa, the…