🌈 Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi: The Rainbow Edged Plant that looks so beautiful

Say hello to Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi, aka lavender scallops, aka “what is THAT and where can I get one?” This succulent might sound like a mouthful (fed-shen-KOY), but it’s basically the laid back, pastel loving queen succ of your succulent shelf.

With wavy, scalloped leaves and colors that shift with the sun, from blue green to lavender to blush pink, it’s like having a living watercolor painting in a pot.

What is Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi?

Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi is a spreading succulent native to Madagascar. It has plump, scalloped leaves that can grow upright or trail down the side of a pot. Its signature blue green color develops pink or purple around the edges when it gets plenty of sunlight.

It also goes by South American air plant (confusing, it’s not from South America or an air plant, but okay), and it’s part of the Crassulaceae family, same as jade plant and echeveria.

What Makes It Special?
    •    Multi colored leaves that change with light and temperature
    •    Scalloped leaf edges that make it stand out from the crowd
    •    Trailing or upright growth, super versatile in arrangements or hanging pots
    •    Fast growing + low-maintenance
    •    Can develop coral pink bell shaped blooms in spring/summer

Basically: it’s really pretty and extra chill.

Light Needs

This plant loves bright light. The more sun it gets, the more color you’ll see on those leaf edges.
    •    Indoors: Bright, indirect sun (south or west window preferred).
    •    Outdoors: Full sun to light shade. Just avoid harsh afternoon rays in really hot zones.

If it turns pale or loses color, it’s begging for more light.

 Watering Tips

Like any good succulent, Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi prefers to dry out completely between waterings.
    •    Water deeply, then wait until the soil is totally dry.
    •    In warm seasons, water every 1–2 weeks.
    •    In winter, scale back to every 3–4 weeks or less.

Avoid misting. Wet leaves = rot risk. No wet bottoms

 Soil

Give it well draining soil, a cactus/succulent mix works great.
Want to DIY? Mix potting soil with perlite and coarse sand (50/25/25 ratio is a good start).

Always use a pot with a drainage hole.

Temperature & Humidity
    •    Loves warmth: Best range is 65–85°F
    •    Hates frost: Bring it indoors if temps dip below 40°F
    •    Low humidity: Dry air is fine

Fertilizer & Blooming
    •    Fertilize during the growing season (spring and summer) with a diluted succulent fertilizer once a month.
    •    With enough sun, it may bloom with clusters of coral pink bell-shaped flowers.

It’s not a guaranteed bloomer indoors, but when it does, chef’s kiss.

Propagation

Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi is insanely easy to propagate. You barely have to try.

Offsets:
    •    Grows lots of little pups around the base.
    •    Gently separate, let callous for 1–2 days, then replant.

Leaf cuttings:
    •    Pluck a healthy leaf.
    •    Let it dry for a day or two.
    •    Place on soil and mist lightly until roots appear.

You might even find new plants sprouting from dropped leaves in the pot. It’s a multitasker like that.

 Why We Picked This Plant for You

We chose Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi because it’s easy care but visually striking, a great combo for beginner and expert plant parents alike.
    •    It’s fast-growing.
    •    It adds gorgeous color, even when not in bloom.
    •    And it’s almost impossible to kill (we tried… it laughed at us).Ha!

Plus, it plays nice with others in arrangements, looks amazing solo, and is ridiculously fun to watch grow.