Calandivas are commonly sold as indoor plants. In more temperate climates (zones 10a-11b) they grow outdoors. When I lived in Santa Barbara, I grew them in pots on my covered front porch year round. You could put yours outdoors for the summer but just make sure it’s out of direct sun and don’t let it stay too wet.
How do you take care of a Calandiva plant?
Give the plant full sun outdoors and as much sunlight as you can indoors, either with direct sunlight or bright, indirect sunlight. A spindly-looking plant may result from too little light. Because Calandiva is a drought-tolerant plant, it is best to err on the side of too little water rather than too much.
How long does a Calandiva plant last?
Once your plant’s buds have formed, the plant can remain anywhere in bright indirect light. Once the buds open up, flowers will last generally around six weeks.
How do you keep Calandiva blooming?
“Pull it out and place it in bright, indirect light during the day.” Just remember to tuck it in at night where there are no lights. “Don’t overwater at this time since it’ll be in the dark more.” Keep doing this until you see tiny buds form. “Then place it back into the bright, indirect light to enjoy the blooms.”
How often should I water my Calandiva?
Water calandivas sparingly. The potting mix of calandivas should be allowed to dry in between waterings. Watering once every two weeks, or slightly more often, is sufficient.
Can Calandiva be in full sun?
Plant calandiva outdoors, about 8 to 12 inches apart. Give the plant full sun outdoors and as much sunlight as you can indoors, either with direct sunlight or bright, indirect sunlight. A spindly looking plant may result from too little light.
How do you deadhead Calandiva?
Pinch off dead or dying blooms as soon as they appear. Leaving dead blooms on the plant not only looks bad, it also keeps the plant from growing new blooms. You can pinch off dead blooms with your fingers, or snip them off just below the base using standard pruning shears.
Is Calandiva a perennial or annual?
Unlike kalanchoe species plants that have four-petaled flowers, the Calandiva series sports blooms that have 32 petals. You can grow this plant outdoors as a perennial in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 12 or as a houseplant in colder climates.
Are Calandiva plants poisonous to dogs?
Toxicity to pets
This plant does belong to a group of plants that contain cardiac toxins (bufadienolides). However, ingestion by dogs and cats most often results in gastrointestinal irritation or upset.
How big does a Calandiva plant get?
The Kalanchoe Calandiva is an evergreen, bushy succulent plant with glossy green leaves. This plant typically grows around 12” to 18” inches tall and spreads between 4” to 20” inches wide.
