Bright indirect to direct light is preferred. Place within 1 foot of a south-facing window for best results indoors. Needs at least 4-6 hours of bright light daily. Lower light causes etiolated, stretched growth and reduced flowering.Light

Water using the soak-and-dry method: water thoroughly (water until it drains out the bottom. Empty the saucer after 30 minutes so the roots are not sitting in water), then wait until the soil has dried completely before watering again. During summer dormancy, water once a month or less. This plant stores water in its leaves and handles drought far better than overwatering.Water

Prefers low to moderate humidity (40-60%. Most homes are fine, but a pebble tray helps in winter when heating dries the air out) -- a good match for dry indoor environments. high humidity (60-80%. Group your plants together, set them on a pebble tray with water, or run a humidifier nearby) increases rot risk. No misting (note: misting does not actually raise humidity meaningfully. A pebble tray or humidifier is more effective) needed or recommended.Humidity

Best at 60-75°F (16-24°C). Not frost-tolerant; bring indoors before temperatures drop below 50°F (10°C). Not cold-hardy below 20°F (-7°C).Temperature

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Dwarf Purple Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe pumila

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Kalanchoe pumila is a compact, spreading succulent subshrub with some of the most attractive foliage in the Kalanchoe family -- small, fleshy, oval leaves coated in a fine white powdery bloom that gives the plant a frosted silvery-gray appearance year-round. You get a late-winter to early-spring bonus of small pink flowers with purple veining, and the whole package has earned it a well-deserved RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Care Guide

How to grow Dwarf Purple Kalanchoe

Light

Bright indirect to direct light is preferred.

Water

Water using the soak-and-dry method:

Humidity

40-60%

Temperature

60-75°F

Soil

50-70%

Propagation

Leaf or stem cuttings.

Common Problems

Root rot from overwatering is the main risk.

Did You Know

Fun Facts

The specific epithet pumila means 'dwarf' or 'low-growing' in Latin, which is accurate -- the plant stays under 8 inches tall while spreading up to 18 inches wide, making it a neat trailing candidate for hanging baskets or rock gardens. The RHS awarded it its Award of Garden Merit in 1993.

Pet Safety

Toxic to pets

Toxic to dogs, cats, and other animals. Like all Kalanchoe species, contains cardiac glycosides (bufadienolides) that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and abnormal heart rate. Keep away from pets and children. Contact your vet or Poison Control (800-222-1222) if ingested.

Dwarf Purple Kalanchoe

How to grow Dwarf Purple Kalanchoe

Fun Facts

Toxic to pets

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