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Jan 23, 2021 12:50 AM CST
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Victoria, Australia
I purchased this little guy about a year ago, he was dying in a supermarket and he never came with any information. I have recently moved him into a bigger pot but he is getting quite droopy, I was thinking of cutting him back but am unsure if that will do more harm then good, if someone could help me out with identifying what plant he is I would be very grateful, he sometimes sprouts very little red flowers, many thanks, Karen.
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Jan 23, 2021 1:39 AM CST
Name: Daisy I
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Welcome!

Its a succulent called Florist Kalanchoe - Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
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Jan 23, 2021 2:20 AM CST
Name: Lynda Horn
Arkansas (Zone 7b)
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Welcome! it's hard to get these to rebloom, you're doing something right ! Kalanchoe need very high light. Give it as much direct sunlight as you can and it will stay happy.it should perk back up after the repotting. 😊
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Jan 29, 2021 6:28 AM CST
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Victoria, Australia
Thank you both so very much, I really appreciate it.
Pretty sure I've been over watering him, I have cut back and he's looking a bit better already!
Thanks again!
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Jan 29, 2021 10:16 AM CST
Name: Lynda Horn
Arkansas (Zone 7b)
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Jan 29, 2021 10:26 AM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

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Hi Botanicalheartedgirl, Welcome! from me too!

Here's our database entry for your plant, where you will find photos from other garden.org members and growing information: Florist Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana)
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Jan 29, 2021 9:34 PM CST
Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)
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Kalanchoes grow happily outside here in protected spots. A freeze may kill back the top, but they grow back and bloom every year at about Christmas.
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Jan 30, 2021 4:15 AM CST
Name: Lynda Horn
Arkansas (Zone 7b)
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Here they do very well outside all summer long and into the fall. Mine always spends the summer outside. 😊
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