{"product_id":"kalanchoe-pumila-3-pot","title":"Kalanchoe Pumila - 3\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eKalanchoe pumila, the Flower Dust Plant, is a charming dwarf succulent from Madagascar grown for its powdery, silver-white frosted foliage and clusters of pink to lilac flowers in late winter and spring. It forms a low, spreading mound 20-30 cm tall whose stems arch and trail, making it ideal for hanging baskets and rockeries. The whitish bloom on the leaves is a natural sunscreen that also gives the plant its ornamental appeal. Tough and drought-tolerant, it suits Indian balconies and bright windowsills, rewarding minimal care with a long-lasting flush of colour each cool season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilvery-white frosted toothed leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink to lilac-purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate winter to spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA 9-11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright light with some morning sun; protect from harsh midday sun.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllow soil to dry fully between waterings; keep dry in monsoon.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSharp-draining succulent or cactus mix with grit.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal 15-28C; protect below 5C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow humidity preferred; avoid wetting the frosted leaves.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight feed monthly during spring growth only.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrim back after flowering to keep it bushy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot every 2 years; refresh hanging-basket mix.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy from leaf or stem cuttings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMealybugs and aphids; remove with neem or alcohol swab.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxic to pets if ingested.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for hanging baskets, rock gardens and windowsill displays where its trailing frosted foliage and spring flowers can be admired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India keep it on a bright balcony with morning sun and water from the base; shelter it from monsoon downpours to protect the powdery leaf coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Kalanchoe pumila?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet the soil dry out completely first, then water thoroughly, roughly every 10-14 days in warm weather and much less in winter and monsoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright light with a few hours of gentle morning sun gives the best leaf colour and flowering. Avoid scorching afternoon summer sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, Kalanchoe species are toxic to pets if eaten. Keep it where animals cannot reach the foliage or flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot every couple of years in spring, or refresh the basket mix, using a gritty fast-draining succulent soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSnip a leaf or stem cutting, let it dry for a day to callous, then lay or plant it in barely moist succulent mix where it roots easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the frosty coating disappearing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverhead watering and handling rub off the natural powdery bloom. Water at the base and handle leaves as little as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt typically blooms in late winter and spring, producing clusters of pink to lilac flowers above the silver foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, on a very bright windowsill, but it flowers and colours best with some direct light outdoors on a balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the plant poisonous to people?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts sap is mildly toxic if ingested, so avoid eating any part and wash your hands after pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need fertilizer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed lightly with a diluted balanced or succulent fertilizer once a month only during spring growth; skip feeding in dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256167596278,"sku":"PLT-KALANCHOEPUM-P03-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/HMn4pUqQYpzfhtfpfHvwUptHgoOPLU3IJrpbNPpw.png?v=1783922269","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/kalanchoe-pumila-3-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}