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Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Cathedral Bells (Kalanchoe pinnata) is a succulent plant known for its fleshy, serrated leaves and ability to produce plantlets from leaf margins, often grown as a housep
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect sunlight
75% intensity
Can tolerate some direct sun, but avoid harsh afternoon rays
Allow soil to dry between waterings
25% intensity
Reduce watering in winter
Well-draining succulent or cactus mix
50% intensity
Average room temperatures
50% intensity
Prefers 18-24°C, avoid frost and temperatures below 10°C
Low fertilizer needs
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during growing season
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 2/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 2/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Contains cardiac glycosides, may cause gastrointestinal upset, vomiting, diarrhea, and cardiac arrhythmias if ingested.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is a common issue and can lead to root rot. In summer, water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering significantly in winter, providing just enough to prevent the leaves from shriveling.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems at any time of the year. Pinching back the tips of young shoots will promote a more compact plant.
Pruning also helps in propagation by providing cuttings.
Cathedral Bells are exceptionally easy to propagate. Simply detach a mature leaf, a stem cutting, or even a single leaf segment. Lay them on moist soil or insert the cut end into the soil.
New plantlets will form along the edges or at the base of the leaf, and roots will emerge.
Repot your Kalanchoe pinnata every two to three years, or when it becomes root-bound. Spring is the ideal time for repotting. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a cactus or succulent blend.
Ensure the new pot has drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
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Where Cathedral Bells (Kalanchoe pinnata) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Kalanchoe |
| Species | Kalanchoe pinnata |
Similar in genus Kalanchoe
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