{"title":"Succulent Widow’s Thrill","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"185\" data-start=\"161\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"185\" data-start=\"165\"\u003eGenus: Kalanchoe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"319\" data-start=\"187\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"198\" data-start=\"187\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crassulaceae\u003cbr data-end=\"214\" data-start=\"211\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"230\" data-start=\"214\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kalanchoe, Flaming Katy, Widow’s Thrill\u003cbr data-end=\"273\" data-start=\"270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"290\" data-start=\"273\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar, Africa, and Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"647\" data-start=\"321\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"337\" data-start=\"321\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"340\" data-start=\"337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"353\" data-start=\"340\"\u003eKalanchoe\u003c\/strong\u003e is a diverse genus of succulent plants, ranging from small rosette-forming species to larger shrubby types. Many Kalanchoes are admired for their thick, fleshy leaves that store water, and some produce clusters of vibrant, long-lasting flowers in shades of red, pink, orange, yellow, or white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"875\" data-start=\"649\"\u003ePopular species like \u003cstrong data-end=\"697\" data-start=\"670\"\u003eKalanchoe blossfeldiana\u003c\/strong\u003e are widely grown as indoor flowering plants, prized for bright blooms that often appear in late winter to early spring—perfect for adding colour indoors during Canadian winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1058\" data-start=\"877\"\u003eSome species also have unique foliage features, such as scalloped or toothed leaf edges, and several are known for producing plantlets along leaf margins, which aids in propagation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1280\" data-start=\"1060\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"1060\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1078\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003eKalanchoe thrives in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1125\" data-start=\"1099\"\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e to full sun and prefers \u003cstrong data-end=\"1172\" data-start=\"1150\"\u003ewell-draining soil\u003c\/strong\u003e suited for succulents. Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry out between watering to prevent root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1404\" data-start=\"1282\"\u003eThese plants appreciate warmer indoor temperatures and benefit from a rest period after flowering to encourage new blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1430\" data-start=\"1406\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1903\" data-start=\"1433\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1627\" data-start=\"1433\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1627\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003eKalanchoe species like \u003cem data-end=\"1477\" data-start=\"1458\"\u003eK. daigremontiana\u003c\/em\u003e (Mother of Thousands) are known for their prolific production of plantlets, making them easy to propagate but sometimes invasive if not controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1779\" data-start=\"1628\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1779\" data-start=\"1630\"\u003eThe long-lasting flowers and easy care make Kalanchoes popular gifts and decorative houseplants during Canadian holidays like Christmas and Easter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1903\" data-start=\"1780\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1903\" data-start=\"1782\"\u003eSome species have traditional medicinal uses, though care should be taken as parts of the plant can be toxic if ingested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/widow-s-thrill.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}