kalanchoe

noun

ka·​lan·​choe ˌka-lən-ˈkō-ē 

 also  kə-ˈlaŋ-kə-(ˌ)wē,

 or  ˈka-lən-ˌchō

: any of a genus (Kalanchoe) of chiefly African tropical succulent herbs or shrubs of the orpine family often cultivated as ornamentals

called also bryophyllum

Examples of kalanchoe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its modern-rustic buildings of wood and baked earth overlooked an extraordinary botanical garden bursting with desert plants from around the world—cacti, agaves, kalanchoes, aloes, euphorbias. —Saki Knafo, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2023

After months of growth, your kalanchoe may need a size larger container. —Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 15 Jan. 2022

Expect your kalanchoe plants to continue flowering through mid-spring. —Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 15 Jan. 2022

This indoor planter includes a mix of calming green foliage plants, a kalanchoe, and a peace lily, which symbolizes solitude, serenity, and of course, peace. —Stephanie Perry, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2021

Actually, ’tis the time of year to look for — and buy — kalanchoe. —Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Nov. 2019

Fortunately, kalanchoe can be forced into flowering. —Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Nov. 2019

Scientifically called kalanchoe tomatosa, they've also been known as chocolate soldiers and are an extremely popular houseplant. —Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, 3 May 2019

Flowers like African violets, Phalaenopsis orchids, and kalanchoe do especially well indoors, but textured leaves might provide more consistent eye candy in between blooms. —Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 21 Aug. 2018

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

kalanchoe

noun

ka·​lan·​choe ˌkal-ən-ˈkō-ē 

: any of various chiefly African plants with juicy leaves including some grown indoors for their tiny colorful flowers