Kalanchoes are popular succulent houseplants with long-lasting blooms. Perhaps you’ve seen one but never brought it home. That’s what I want you to do because they’re easy to grow and bloom for a long time. Here’s how to care for flowering kalanchoes and get them to bloom again.
Like most succulents, these are low-maintenance plants. This popular flowering succulent houseplant is very easy to find. It’s sold in grocery stores, nurseries, big box stores, garden shops, and flower shops.
A lot of different colors are grown for them, but most of them are bright colors like orange, pink, magenta, and yellow. No shrinking violets here! Around the holidays, you can more readily find them in white. The foliage makes a statement, too, because it’s glossy green, and the leaves are quite large.
Looking to add some cheerful color to your home? Houseplants with small yellow flowers are a great option. The bright blooms provide a pop of color while the petite size makes these plants ideal for display on shelves, tabletops, and other small spaces.
Here are 7 houseplants with small yellow flowers to consider:
1. Yellow Orchid
The yellow orchid (Oncidium) produces sprays of small, bright yellow blossoms. This epiphytic orchid has long strap-like leaves and does best when provided with high humidity. Grow yellow orchids in a chunky, well-draining potting mix and water when the top inch of the soil has dried out.
2. Brazilian Oxalis
The Brazilian oxalis (Oxalis triangularis) displays clusters of small, yellow, clover-like flowers. This compact plant reaches just 4-6 inches tall and spreads into a dense mat over time. Brazilian oxalis thrives in bright, indirect light. Allow the soil to dry between waterings.
3. Goldfish Plant
The goldfish plant (Columnea gloriosa) is named for its orange and yellow blooms that resemble leaping goldfish. Arching vines are dotted with 1-inch trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of orange, yellow, and red. Grow this moderately drought tolerant plant in indirect light and water when the top inch of soil is dry.
4. Yellow Buttercup
Buttercup oxalis (Oxalis luteola) produces an abundance of small, bright yellow flowers held above low-growing, clover-like foliage. This South African native does best in a sunny window where temperatures remain above 60°F. Allow the soil to dry between thorough waterings.
5. Yellow Shrimp Plant
The yellow shrimp plant (Pachystachys lutea) displays unique flowers that resemble tiny yellow shrimp Plump yellow blooms with protruding red stamens emerge from green bracts. This shrubby plant grows 2-3 feet tall indoors Site in a warm location with bright, indirect light.
6. Golden Pothos
Golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is primarily grown for its showy golden variegated leaves However, this popular houseplant will occasionally produce small yellow flowers Pruning regularly can encourage flowering. Grow pothos in average room temperatures and medium to bright indirect light.
7. Yellow Chocolate Soldier
A hybrid between Episcia and Neomortonia, the yellow chocolate soldier (Episcia ‘Yellow Flame’) displays small yellow flowers above ivy-like foliage Its low-growing, trailing habit makes it ideal for hanging baskets Site in bright, indirect light and keep consistently moist, not soggy.
With their petite yellow blooms, these houseplants add a pop of color without taking up much space. Providing the right care by following their light, water, temperature, and humidity preferences will keep your houseplants happy and flowering.
How to Care for Flowering Kalanchoes
These care tips are for keeping your indoor Kalanchoe going for the long haul. It was my plant for five years until it got too tall, so I had to throw it away.
Calandiva and Grandiva are two newer cultivars (or varieties) that have many petals that look like roses and are sold in many nurseries, Home Depot, Lowes, Trader Joe’s, and other stores. The Grandiva flowers are even bigger. Here is a guide dedicated to Calandiva Care.
Kalanchoes sold in 6″ grow pots usually stand about 12″ tall. They’re also sold in 4″ pots and 2″ pots to go into dish gardens. Keep Your Houseplants Alive.
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Flowering Kalanchoes like bright, indirect light. A medium or high-light situation is best, provided they’re not getting direct sunlight. Be sure to keep them out of hot windows because they’ll burn.
The more light you give your Kalanchoe, the better it’ll look. In low light conditions, the flower buds tend not to open, and the foliage gets spindly. If you have low light and want a Kalanchoe, buy it in full bloom.
Yours would like to spend the summer outside as long as it’s out of the way of the hot afternoon sun and too much rain. I live in the Arizona desert where I grow my Kalanchoes both indoors and out. Because the sun is so strong and shines almost every day, I keep mine on the patio out of the sun. They’d fry in full sun in a few minutes here in summer!.
You might find this helpful: how much sun do succulents need.
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