Question 1

What is the optimal temperature for Flaming katy?

Accepted Answer

To create the best possible environment for Flaming katy, you’ll want to grow your Flaming katy in temperatures between 60-75℉ (15-25℃). They can tolerate marginally higher and lower temperatures, but this range will help facilitate optimal growth.

Flaming katy that experience temperatures below 40℉(10℃) or above 95℉(35℃) will go into a state of dormancy, halting their growth. Staying above 95℉ (35℃) for anything other than a short period can damage these plants; enough time in high temperatures may kill them entirely.

Question 2

Three tips for keeping Flaming katy temperature under control

Accepted Answer

Tip #1: Don’t Over-Water When Temperatures Are High

It may seem counterintuitive, but Flaming katy actually need less water during summer. To see if your plants have enough moisture, check the soil by putting your pointer finger two inches (5 cm) below the surface and feeling to see if it's dry. If it's already wet and you continue to water it, you can cause the roots of your plant to rot.

Tip #2: Don’t Panic If Temperatures Occasionally Get Too High or Low

While you’ll want to keep your Flaming katy in the optimal temperature range as much as possible, they won’t die instantly if temperatures drop or rise. Flaming katy have even been known to survive at temperatures below 0 ℃ for small amounts of time. Temperature fluctuations will usually cause your plants to enter a state of dormancy, going into survival mode and utilizing less water. You’ll want to return them to the correct range as soon as possible, but don’t think all is lost if the temperature suddenly shifts.

Tip #3: Avoid Placing Your Flaming katy in Extreme Heat

When exposed to very high temperatures for extended periods of time, Flaming katy will begin to change and experience damage. The changes may seem aesthetically pleasing at first, with the leaves changing into muted shades of red, yellow, and orange. But eventually they will begin to wither as the plant succumbs to sun damage, eventually stopping it's growth entirely and causing your Flaming katy to die.

Question 3

Does Flaming katy need different temperatures for different seasons?

Accepted Answer

Flaming katy actively grow in winter, though their flowers won’t appear until the warmer temperatures of spring. If you are planting these succulents indoors, the seasons won’t affect their temperature requirements very much. The focus will be more on the ability for the plants to get the right amount of sunlight.

Winters can make it more difficult for Flaming katy to get the right amount of light, while summers can provide an overabundance. Too much sunlight can damage the leaves and stems of the plant, slowing their growth or halting it entirely. Keep your Flaming katy in an area with bright but indirect light to see the best results.

Question 4

What is the best way to keep my Flaming katy at the optimal temperature?

Accepted Answer

If you are growing your Flaming katy indoors, you’ll want them kept in an area of your home with a climate control system. This system can be an A/C unit if you live in a warmer region or a heater if you live in a colder region, though the air from either should not come directly in contact with the plants. Try to have as much natural air as possible without drastically shifting the surrounding temperature. You’ll also want to be mindful of the sunlight they experience, keeping them in rooms with ample, but indirect, window lighting.

If your Flaming katy is outside, you’ll want to control the temperature by positioning it for optimum sunlight. This means avoiding the direct sunlight and heat of midday; Flaming katy is full sun or partial shade plants, dappled sunlight filtered through a tree, plant, or fabric structure is the best. An overabundance of sunlight can also expose them to high temperatures, putting them at risk of dormancy and damage.

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