Kalanchoe humilis 'The Painted Kalanchoe'

"The Painted Kalanchoe"

Humilis is a very attractive species able to be grown in a wide variety of conditions from fully exposed gardens to hanging baskets in heavy shade.

The species is very hardy and forms a small clustering plant with heads to 8cm and numerous offsets, Upright flower spikes appear in early Spring.

Position  - full sun or partial shade. Great in gardens, borders, rockeries, pots and hanging baskets. Indoors only in sunny positions otherwise they will lose their nice shape and colour.

Watering - can be watered all year round and grows fastest in the warmer months. Plants will survive without water for very long periods.

Feeding - 25% of recommended dosage monthly in growing period. The less fertiliser, the better the shape of the plant. Fertilisers high in nitrogen can produce larger plants with less colour.

Repotting - can be left to overgrow their pots or repotted in the warmer months in almost any well drained potting