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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.
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 ...
Question: We have two kalanchoe plants of different colors. Will they keep blooming year-round and what care is needed? Answer: Expect your kalanchoe plants to continue flowering through mid-spring.
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 ...
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. Geraniums are one of our favorite flowering plants, but we are not always successful. Is it better to grow them in the ground or in containers? Answer. Considering Florida’s variable winters ...