Kalanchoe 'Pink Butterflies'
Product details
| Management number | 250425078 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$3.20 | Model Number | 250425078 | ||
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- Description
- Kalanchoe 'Pink Butterflies' Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
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Kalanchoe 'Pink Butterflies' is a rare succulent from the Crassulaceae family, native to Madagascar's arid highlands. It belongs to the mother of thousands group and produces baby plantlets along leaf margins, each one carrying the same variegated pattern as the parent plant.
It showcases thick, serrated leaves with pink and cream variegation that resembles butterfly wings. The upright growth forms dense rosettes of fleshy, paddle-shaped leaves reaching 6 to 8 inches long, each edge lined with tiny plantlets displaying the same pink and green butterfly-wing pattern. The leaves shift from predominantly green to deeper pink tones depending on light exposure.
Small tubular flowers in coral-pink clusters appear when given proper winter care and a temperature drop at night during fall months. It filters formaldehyde and other indoor toxins while contributing visual interest to any space.
Pink Butterflies grows well under office LED lighting and tolerates dry heated air. You can leave it up to ten days without water. The plant shows when thirsty through subtle leaf wilting. Keep it on high shelves away from cats and dogs, as the leaves are toxic to pets.
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Kalanchoe 'Pink Butterflies' grows well in bright indirect light or direct sun, though south-facing windows can scorch the foliage.
Water it every 7 to 10 days when the soil feels completely dry, reducing frequency during winter months.
Pink Butterflies does best in well-draining cactus mix or regular potting soil amended with perlite and sand.
It prefers temperatures between 65 and 75°F and cannot tolerate frost below 32°F.
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Pink Butterflies grows at a moderate pace and benefits from diluted succulent fertilizer applied monthly during spring and summer.
It is hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11, where it withstands temperatures only down to 32°F before frost damage occurs. It grows outdoors in Florida, southern California, southern Texas, southern Arizona, Hawaii, southern Louisiana, coastal Georgia, coastal South Carolina, southern Nevada, and parts of coastal Oregon. Indoor cultivation allows gardeners in colder states like New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Minnesota to enjoy this rare collector plant year-round.
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Q: How often should I water Kalanchoe 'Pink Butterflies'?
A: Every 7 to 10 days when soil feels completely dry. In winter, reduce watering frequency significantly.
Q: What light conditions work best?
A: Kalanchoe 'Pink Butterflies' grows well under office LED lighting and in bright indirect light. Avoid direct south-facing sun, which can bleach or scorch the variegated leaves.
Q: Is Pink Butterflies safe around pets?
A: No. The leaves are toxic to cats and dogs and should be kept out of reach on high shelves.
Q: How fast does it grow?
A: Pink Butterflies grows at a moderate pace and continuously produces baby plantlets along the leaf margins that drop and root in nearby soil.
Q: Can I move Pink Butterflies outdoors in summer?
A: Yes, but provide protection from heavy rain and rotate it regularly for even growth, as it is sensitive to frequent relocation.
Q: How rare is this plant?
A: Pink Butterflies features unique pink and cream variegated foliage and an upright form. It also filters formaldehyde and other indoor toxins.
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