Kalanchoe 'Pink Butterflies' is an incredibly сolorful, variegated form of Kalanchoe x houghtonii. The original hybrid is a cross between Kalanchoe daigremontiana and Kalanchoe delagoensis. The difference between the parent plant and K. 'Pink Butterflies' is that both parents of the original hybrid are "viviparous," producing hundreds of tiny plantlets on their leaves that readily fall from the parents and take root with little to no effort. K. 'Pink Butterflies' while still producing copious quantities of tiny, pink, butterfly-like plantlets on its leaves, have lost their ability to root from plantlets. Sometimes a couple might take, but in general, no. They are pink because they lack chlorophyll. Thus like any variegated plant that lacks chlorophyll, they Simply die.
Pink Butterfly Klanchoe Care
Kalanchoe 'pink Butterflies'
Other names: Pink Butterfly Klanchoe, Bryophyllum Pink Butterflies
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
9 - 10
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
The watering method is very important to keep your Pink Butterflies healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
Pruning
Pruning is a very simple task. Just take clean gardening shears or scissors and sterilize them by rubbing with alcohol. It will reduce the risk of likely transfer of infection through contaminated tools. Gently remove the unwanted parts of the succulent.
Fertilizer
Kalanchoe Pink Butterflies does not need additional nutrients. The potting medium supplies plenty of nutrients for its luxurious growth. Feed your succulents every 15 days with a balanced liquid fertilizer in the summer season. You can also use slow-release fertilizer pellets to feed your succulents.
Sunlight
Kalanchoe care is minimal but be cautious about light levels.
Soil
Gritty is good when it comes to succulent soil.
Temperature
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 9a-11b which is around -6.7 °C (20 °F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Pink Butterflies in an indoor environment
Container
The most important feature to look out for when choosing a container is drainage. Though it is possible to grow Kalanchoe in containers, it’s not recommended as you have to be incredibly precise with your watering schedule to avoid overwatering.
Additional
Leaves are poisonous.
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