Brighten your space with vibrant Kalanchoes! These low-maintenance plants make fantastic back-to-school gifts for teachers and students, providing lasting indoor blooms and gorgeous color. Kalanchoes are popular houseplants because they are forgiving and will re-bloom year after year with proper care.
Ready to grow Kalanchoes? Check out our helpful guide for lasting indoor beauty and tips to keep your Kalanchoes thriving!
Easy-Care Kalanchoes for Teachers and Students
Growing Kalanchoe plants indoors is easy! They are one of the best houseplants for teachers and students with busy schedules because they require minimal watering and maintenance. They thrive in bright, indirect light and will be a great addition to any dorm room, classroom, or small college apartment.
Discover the vibrant hues of flowering Kalanchoe that will fill any space with inspiring bursts of color. Gift your favorite teacher a red Kalanchoe to radiate passion, energy, and strength as they begin the new school year.
Encourage your college student with an orange Kalanchoe and an elegant porcelain pot from Lotus! They will love their stylish new accent, and the color orange will help them enter the new year with optimism and enthusiasm.
Bring fun and unique style to the classroom with a funky head planter and pink Kalanchoe plants. The color pink symbolizes compassion and love and will help any new teacher or student feel welcomed and accepted.
Plant your Kalanchoes in pottery with a handy saucer. Saucers allows drainage of excess water to keep your plant’s roots healthy and happy, and it will keep your desk clean and dry.
Creating a Low-Maintenance Kalanchoe Garden
Growing Kalanchoes in a container garden requires a few simple steps for thriving indoor beauty. Choose a friendly planter ideal for small spaces and dorm rooms, the containers we used are sure to brighten someone’s day.
First, add pebbles or stones to the bottom of the planter for better drainage. This will prevent your plant from sitting in water, which can harm the health of your Kalanchoe.
Next, add Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil, leaving room for your plants. Our premium potting soil is made with a high-quality blend of organic materials to create the optimal growing environment for container plants.
Complete your creation with your favorite Kalanchoe plants and add more potting soil if needed. Top it off with SuperMoss® Reindeer Moss for a nice and finished look.
You can also use Exotic Décor Pebbles for extra color and texture. Water in your plant and display it in an area with bright, indirect light.
Want to hang out with your addition? Try growing Kalanchoes in a stunning hanging planter. At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have a wide selection to suit your style, from our traditional moss hanging baskets or our new ceramic hanging planters.
Kalanchoe Garden Design Ideas for Small Spaces
Take your small space-friendly plants to the next level with elegant garden designs. Pair your Kalanchoes with trendy companion plants such as small succulents for a thriving combination. Kalanchoes are part of the succulent family and have the same distinct, thick leaves.
Choose a planter in your favorite color, making sure it is large enough to fit your selections. Then, fill your pottery with Black Gold® Cactus Mix for the ideal soil structure and drainage, leaving room for your plants.
Next, add the Kalanchoe, placing it in the center of your planter or to the side for a unique display.
Fill the empty areas with succulents in different sizes and colors. Choose short options to create a full look and tall and dynamic options to help everything blend together.
Complete your Kalanchoe garden design with decorative moss or pebbles. Cover any exposed soil with bright green moss or white pebbles for a clean and sophisticated look.
Place in your favorite reading nook or study space to create a calming and inspiring setting to cultivate ideas and absorb exciting information.
Kalanchoe Care Tips
Kalanchoe plant care is easy and with proper maintenance, your plant will re-bloom year after year.
- Kalanchoes do best in bright, indirect light indoors. If you notice leggy plant growth, that is a sign that your plant needs more light exposure.
- This hardy plant does well with minimum water. Allow the soil to dry completely before watering again.
- Feed your Kalanchoes once a month during the growing season to help promote healthy growth and vibrant blooms. Use Calloway’s Premium Tropical Plant Food for a high-quality granule fertilizer or try feeding your plants with Bonide® Houseplant Liquid Plant Food every time you water.
Grow with Ease
At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we are here to help with all your gardening needs! Visit us today and explore our stunning collection of vibrant blooms, lush indoor plants, pest control solutions, stately trees and shrubs, stylish pottery, and so much more! Shop any of our 28 neighborhood stores, where we have served our loyal customers for over 35 years.
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