Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 'Calandiva Orange'
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| Management number | 250424034 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$5.10 | Model Number | 250424034 | ||
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- Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 'Calandiva Orange' Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
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Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 'Calandiva Orange', also called Flaming Katy, is a flowering succulent from the Crassulaceae family native to the rocky highlands of Madagascar. It grows well in warm, dry conditions with bright seasonal light and is a popular calandiva orange kalanchoe cultivar for its long-lasting blooms and beginner-friendly care.
Calandiva Orange grows in an upright, clumping habit with glossy, scallop-edged leaves that are deep green and fleshy. The compact clustering form stays tidy and full, making it an excellent choice for windowsills, desks, and shelves. Its dense rosette-style flower heads sit above the foliage in tight, layered clusters, setting it apart from single-flowered Flaming Katy varieties.
Calandiva Orange produces double blooms in orange that last for weeks at a time. Like all rosebud kalanchoe varieties, it is a short-day plant, needing a drop in nighttime temperatures and longer dark periods to set new flower buds. Seasonal temperature shifts trigger repeat flushes of color throughout the year.
Calandiva Orange works well on sunny indoor shelves, in home offices with bright indirect light, and in sheltered outdoor summer spots. You can leave it up to ten days without water. It adapts to dry heated indoor air and wilts lightly when thirsty. Keep it on a high shelf away from cats, dogs, and children, as the sap causes skin and paw irritation. Rotate the pot regularly for balanced growth and shield it from air conditioning or heater vents.
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Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 'Calandiva Orange' grows well in bright indirect light or partial sun, away from harsh south-facing windows that scorch leaves.
Water it every 10 to 14 days, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings.
Calandiva Orange does best in well-draining cactus and succulent mix blended with perlite for extra aeration.
It prefers temperatures between 60 and 85°F and must be protected from any frost.
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Calandiva Orange is a slow to moderate grower that benefits from balanced liquid fertilizer applied monthly during the active growing season.
It is hardy in USDA Zones 10 and 11, tolerating no frost and thriving where winter temperatures stay reliably above 30 to 35°F. It grows outdoors year-round in Hawaii, southern Florida, coastal and southern California, the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas, and sheltered parts of Arizona. It also succeeds outdoors in Louisiana, southern Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, and Nevada's warmer desert valleys. Growers in all other states enjoy it as an indoor or seasonal container plant.
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Q: How often should I water Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 'Calandiva Orange'?
A: Let the soil dry completely between waterings. Light wilting appears when the plant needs water.
Q: What happens if this plant gets too much water?
A: Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 'Calandiva Orange' develops root rot and stem rot in wet soil, so err on the dry side.
Q: What light does Calandiva Orange need indoors?
A: It grows under quality office LEDs and tolerates north or east-facing windows. South-facing direct sun will scorch the leaves.
Q: Is this plant safe around pets?
A: Calandiva Orange should stay on a high shelf away from cats, dogs, and children because the sap causes skin and paw irritation if touched or ingested.
Q: How do I get Flaming Katy to rebloom?
A: Give it cooler nighttime temperatures around 60°F and 12 to 14 hours of darkness for about six weeks, then return to normal light and warmth to trigger flowering.
Q: How big does this plant get?
A: Flaming Katy typically reaches 10 to 12 inches tall and wide in a 4-inch pot, staying compact and manageable on shelves and desks.
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