Sun: Partial sun to partial shade
Water: Below average watering needs for a succulent
Temperature: Zone 1a from -60° F to -55° F (-51.1 ° C to -48,3° C) to Zone 11b from 45° F to 50° F (7.2° C to 10° C)
Winter Survival: Not cold hardy
Propagation: Unknown - Tell us
Flower: in the summer
Flower Type: pink
Toxic: Toxic to humans and animals
Dormant: Unknown - Tell us
Space Requirement: Indoors & Outdoors
Common Problems: pests
Basc Care for Kalanchoe Carnea (tropical)
Watering
Watering for Kalanchoe Carnea (tropical) is a simple task. It requires Below average watering needs for a succulent.
You can water your succulent more than often in extreme conditions but make sure that the soil is completely dry before watering your succulent again.
Fertilizing
Only feed this succulent during its active growing seasons which means Unknown - Tell us. Use the right fertilizer applied in the right amounts. Applying half-strength balanced fertilizer every month or so is recommended for optimal results.
Do not fertilize during Unknown - Tell us as the plant is dormant.
Sun & Location Requirements for "Kalanchoe Carnea (tropical)"
When planting Kalanchoe Carnea (tropical), be sure to find a spot that gets partial sun and shade for optimal growth. A good rule of thumb is to provide four to six hours of direct sunlight per day with some protection from the midday heat.
As per this succulent profile, it is only able to stay healthy when the environment temperature is above the range of zone 1a from -60° F to -55° F (-51.1 ° C to -48,3° C).
When temperatures drop below freezing, it is important to take precautions to protect Kalanchoe Carnea (tropical) from the cold. Insulating and providing adequate drainage for the plant are key elements in helping it survive winter weather. Wind and sun exposure should also be minimized to prevent frost damage.
Any succulents in the group will need a medium space to grow. You can place your pot at your table or window. Since this plant needs more space than mini succulents, you should consider do not plant them together with other succulents/plants.
Kalanchoe Carnea (tropical) also benefits from some indirect light throughout the day as well, so make sure you give it enough space to soak up light without becoming too exposed to heat.
Propagation
Toxicity
All parts of Kalanchoe Carnea (tropical) are considered to be poisonous, and should never be ingested. Even contact with the sap can cause serious skin irritations in humans and animals, so it’s important to wear gloves when handling them.
Pests and Diseases
Kalanchoe Carnea (tropical) can be affected common pests and diseases like most of the other succulents such as mealybugs, scale insects, and Red spider mites.
If you do spot any of pest signs, you can treat your succulent using below methods.
- Mealybugs: quarantine, clean infected plants, soapy water.
- Scale insects: quarantine, clean infected plants, soapy water.
- Red spider mites: Quarantine, clean your infected plants, treatment with a systemic insecticidal/soapy water.
Besides that, to prevent serious health issues from happening, keep your succulent in a well-ventilated area and check it regularly for any signs of pests or health problems.
