Pies from Heaven

Pies from Heaven Care

Kalanchoe rhombopilosa

What is the plant

Pies from Heaven (Kalanchoe rhombopilosa) is a beautiful, easy-to-maintain plant that is a delight for all gardeners. With its exciting patterns and colors, this plant has a lot of character.

Pies from Heaven, a succulent native to Madagascar, is part of the Crassulaceae family, meaning it is related to plants like the echeveria succulent. This plant can be identified by their wood stalks and soft greyish-green leaves that are speckled with brown spots. These green friends can also be recognized by the propellor-like pattern the leaves grow along the stalk.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 20°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11b

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
As succulents, Pies from Heaven don't require a lot of water. Only give your greenies a sip when their soil is completely dry.
Pruning
Pruning is generally not required.
Fertilizer
Focus on nitrogen or simply using old grinds from your coffee machine will keep these little fellows happy.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Pies from Heaven love light, and keeping them in direct sun throughout the day will keep them happy and healthy.
Soil
A soil mix specifically for cacti and succulents would work great for your greenies. However, general potting soil mixed with sand and some large objects to encourage drainage work great too.
Propagation
Remove a shoot of around 5 inches (12.7cm) in length or even just a leaf. Let these dry for a few days before placing them in succulent-specific soil. Make sure to mist and keep the plant moist until it roots. Be careful, though, as too much water will cause rot.

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Temperature
Make sure to keep them above 45°F (7°C), or they may get sick.
Container
As these plants mature slowly and don't get too big, they are easy to grow inside. A container about 5 inches (12.7 cm) across should offer enough space for your Pies from Heaven. Make sure, however, whatever you plant your friend in, that there are enough drainage holes to avoid root rot.
Fun fact
Kalanchoe rhombopilosa produces reddish flowers that bloom during the winter season.