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title: "How to Water a Flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana)"
description: "Learn the best way to water your Flaming Katy. Ensure the soil is dry before watering to prevent rot, and choose between top watering, bottom watering, or a water bath."
url: "https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/flamingkaty"
published: "2025-11-20T08:44:40.804Z"
modified: "2026-10-06T10:08:06.903Z"
author: "Planta"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/public/content/aPubThOYSXOVMjdGMUgIBg.webp?size=large"
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# How to Water a Flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana)

## How to water

All of the soil should be dry before watering again. If the soil still is moist you risk giving the plant too much water and it can rot.

**If the soil is moist - snooze this action, we will remind you again in 2 days.**

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## Water over the soil

1. Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap
2. Try to avoid getting water on the stems and leaves
3. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes
4. If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water
5. If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

> The Flaming Katy doesn't like to live in wet soil so make sure that it's planted in fast draining soil and that the pot has excellent drainage.  
> — Planta tip

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## Bottom watering

1. Fill the plant tray with water
2. Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray
3. Wait for about 10 minutes
4. Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray
5. If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray
6. Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

### Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

## Water bath

1. Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water
2. Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water
3. The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped
4. Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off
5. Put the plant back in the cachepot or on the tray
6. After 1 hour, check that the plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

## Ofte stilte spørsmål

### When should I water my Flaming Katy?

You should water your Flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) only when all of the soil is completely dry. Watering while the soil is still moist can lead to overwatering and root rot.

### Why is good drainage crucial for Flaming Katy plants?

Flaming Katy plants do not thrive in wet soil, so good drainage is essential to prevent rot. Ensure your plant is in fast-draining soil and its pot has excellent drainage holes.

### What is the bottom watering method for Flaming Katy?

To bottom water, fill the plant tray with water, ensuring the soil is in contact with the water. Wait about 10 minutes, then check if the soil is moist throughout; if not, add more water and wait another 20 minutes before removing any excess from the tray.

### Why is it important to water from the top occasionally, even if I usually bottom water?

Bottom watering does not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil. Therefore, it is important to occasionally water your Flaming Katy from the top to flush out any accumulated mineral deposits.

### What precaution should I take after giving my Flaming Katy a water bath?

After an hour of giving your Flaming Katy a water bath, check to ensure the plant is not standing in water. If it is, remove the excess water, as sitting in water can lead to overwatering and rot.

## How to Water a Flaming Katy

1. Ensure all of the soil is dry before watering again to prevent rot.
2. Pour water over the soil, using a watering can or by placing the plant directly under a tap.
3. Try to avoid getting water on the stems and leaves of the plant.
4. Continue adding water until it starts to run out from the drainage holes of the pot.
5. If you use a tray under the pot, remove all collected water immediately after watering, never letting the plant sit in it.
6. If you watered under a tap, wait until water has stopped running out from the bottom before returning the plant to its spot.

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