Kalanchoe daigremontiana ‘Pink’

Origin
Native to Madagascar

Light
Thrives in bright, indirect light, and will benefit from a splash of morning or evening sun. It can tolerate a shadier spot a couple of metres from a window but this will result in slower growth. It will benefit from an hour or so of morning of evening sun in winter.

Water
It's much better to under-water than over-water here! Let all of the soil dry out between waters and remember it will need very little, if any, water in winter.

Humidity
These plants are adapted to low humidity so as long as they're not too close to a hot radiator, average household humidity levels will be perfectly fine.

Soil
Use a well-draining mix with components such as sand and grit. A mix designed for cacti and succulents will work well here. Repot every three years in Spring as the plant grows.

Food
Feed once every few months with a fertiliser designed for cacti and succulents

Temperature
Ideal temperature is between 15-25°C; make sure it does not get colder than 12°C in winter.

Pet-safe
No, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.

Sprouts Top Tips
The colour of the foliage is a good indication of the health of your plant. If you notice the centre getting pale, it is probably not getting enough light; if the centre is soft and the foliage blackened, it is too wet and needs to dry out. Crispy brown edges of the leaves indicate too little water or too much sun.

Did You Know?
This plant contains a toxic steroid known as daigremontianin.