Kalanchoe pumila aka Flower Dust Plant

General Care for Kalanchoe pumila aka Flower Dust Plant

Kalanchoe pumila, commonly known as Flower Dust Plant, is a delightful addition to rock gardens or hanging baskets, known for its spreading growth habit resembling a small shrub. Native to Madagascar, it thrives in warm, sunny conditions.

Watering

Follow typical succulent watering practices for Kalanchoe pumila using the soak and dry method. Allow the soil to completely dry out between waterings to prevent waterlogged roots.

Where to Plant

Due to its lack of cold hardiness, plant Kalanchoe pumila in a container if you live in a zone colder than 20°F (-6.7°C), allowing you to bring it indoors during cold spells. It prefers full to partial sun, thriving best in an area that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. When grown indoors, place it near a sunny southern-facing window (Northern Hemisphere).

How to Propagate Kalanchoe pumila aka Flower Dust Plant

Propagation of Kalanchoe pumila can be successfully achieved through stem cuttings or leaves, with stem cuttings generally yielding better success rates.

Cuttings

• Use a sterile, sharp knife or scissors to cut a stem from the main plant.
• Allow the cut end of the stem to dry and callous over for several days.
• Once calloused, plant the stem cutting in well-draining soil.
• Water the soil thoroughly and then allow it to dry out completely between waterings.

Leaves

• Twist a healthy leaf gently from the mother plant, ensuring a clean pull without any part of the leaf remaining on the stem.
• Let the leaf dry and callous over for a few days to prevent rotting.
• Place the calloused leaf on well-draining soil.
• Water sparingly, only when the soil has dried out completely.