Kalanchoe Pinnata ID and Care: Succulent with Plantlets

Identification

Your plant is Kalanchoe pinnata—succulent perennial with grey-green, red-trimmed scalloped leaves and pink-green bell flowers.

Care

• Light: Bright indirect + some full sun.
• Water: Dry before watering; fast-draining soil (cactus mix).
• Soil: Sandy, low organic matter. Adaptable.
• Fertilizer: Low-nitrogen, once yearly in spring.
• Propagation: Leaf laid flat on soil → plantlets at margins. Or stem cuttings in sand.

Warnings

• Invasive in Hawaii (Class 1) and Florida (Class 2). Bag and trash extras—no yard waste.
• Toxic to pets/children if large amounts eaten. CNS depressant.
• Never let sit in standing water.