Kalanchoe Silver Spoons

Kalanchoe Silver Spoons

Kalanchoe Silver Spoons Plant, also known as Kalanchoe Bracteata, is a succulent plant characterized by its silver foliage with spoon-shaped leaves, hence its common name. This native plant of Madagascar typically grows up to two feet tall and has a clump-forming habit. In the late winter or spring, it produces clusters of small white or greenish flowers.

Care Guide

1. Light: This plant thrives in bright light, but direct sunlight may burn its leaves. Indoor plants should be placed near a sunny window with eastern or southern exposure.

2. Water: Kalanchoe Silver Spoons has excellent drought tolerance and needs minimal watering. Allow the top soil to dry out before watering again to prevent overwatering and root rot.

3. Soil: It prefers well-draining soil that replicates its native dry, desert-like habitats. A succulent or cactus mix is suitable.

4. Temperature: As a succulent, it can tolerate a range of temperatures but prefers warm conditions and is not frost tolerant.

5. Fertilizer: Feed once in the spring and once in the summer with a diluted low-balanced, slow-release fertilizer. Over-fertilizing can cause the leaves to brown and die.

6. Repotting: The plant may need repotting once every two years, or if it outgrows its current pot.

7. Pruning: Pruning is usually unnecessary, but removing dead leaves can promote more vigorous growth.

Remember, all parts of the Kalanchoe Silver Spoons plant are considered toxic if ingested, so keep it out of reach from children and pets.