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Florist kalanchoe
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Keep florist kalanchoe where your cat cannot chew it. Ingestion can cause vomiting or diarrhea, and heart-rhythm problems have been reported for kalanchoes. Conflicting references mean we do not recommend it as a cat-safe choice.
What this guide covers: Kalanchoe blossfeldiana only. Confirm the botanical identity; a photograph alone cannot establish plant identity.
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Kalanchoe blossfeldiana — Kalanchoe blossfeldiana. Potted.
By Lyubo Gadzhev
License: CC BY-SA 2.0
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Kalanchoe blossfeldiana — Kalanchoe blossfeldiana. Potted.
By Lyubo Gadzhev
License: CC BY-SA 2.0
Resized and converted to WebP for display; botanical details unchanged.
This displayed image is shared under the same CC BY-SA 2.0 license.
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Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
- Scope
- Species
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
Our practical recommendation
Your cat comes first.
Keep florist kalanchoe where your cat cannot chew it. Ingestion can cause vomiting or diarrhea, and heart-rhythm problems have been reported for kalanchoes. Conflicting references mean we do not recommend it as a cat-safe choice.
Explore reviewed non-toxic plants ↗Why the guidance differs
ASPCA covers Kalanchoe spp.; NC State establishes this member species. VPIS names Kalanchoe blossfeldiana as pet-safe, conflicting with the toxic classification. Preserve the practical warning and unresolved status.
A disagreement between references does not cancel a toxicity warning. We keep those warnings visible while the assessment remains unresolved.
Sources & review
ASPCA covers Kalanchoe spp.; NC State establishes this member species. VPIS names Kalanchoe blossfeldiana as pet-safe, conflicting with the toxic classification. Preserve the practical warning and unresolved status.
Source scope and date
ASPCA · Source name: Kalanchoe spp.. Kalanchoe blossfeldiana only. Confirm the botanical identity; a photograph alone cannot establish plant identity.
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Includes Kalanchoe blossfeldiana in its pet-safe plant list.
Source scope and date
Veterinary Poisons Information Service · Source name: Kalanchoe blossfeldiana. Kalanchoe blossfeldiana only. Confirm the botanical identity; a photograph alone cannot establish plant identity.
Accessed .
Evidence checked . The cat-safety classification remains unresolved.
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How to grow this plant
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana only. Confirm the botanical identity; a photograph alone cannot establish plant identity.
- Light
- Bright indirect light
Bright, indirect light; protect from intense afternoon sun.
- Watering
Allow the potting mix to dry between waterings.
- Temperature
- Temperature range not yet established
Protect from frost. The source distinguishes daytime and nighttime conditions; no single filter interval assigned.
- Humidity
No specific humidity target established.
- Potting
- A well-draining cactus or succulent mix.
- Through the year
- Remove spent flowers. Long uninterrupted nights encourage reblooming.
Growing-guide sources
- Kalanchoe blossfeldiana ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-16
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana only. Confirm the botanical identity; a photograph alone cannot establish plant identity.
Growing advice reviewed 2026-10-16. Plant safety is assessed separately.
Safe alternatives
No verified alternative recommendations are available for this guide.