Birth flower for January 18
Kalanchoe
Meaning: persistence, lasting affection
Kalanchoe packs dozens of tiny flowers into tight clusters that stay fresh for weeks, which is why its Chinese name means 'long-life flower' and it is a classic Lunar New Year gift for elders. This Madagascar succulent was popularized in Europe in the 1930s by German breeder Robert Blossfeld, honored in its species name. It is a short-day plant, setting buds only when autumn nights grow long.