Enclosure plantKalanchoe blossfeldiana

Is Flaming Katy Safe for African Fat-Tailed Geckos?

Unsafe — do not use

Quick answer

No. Flaming Katy is rated avoid for African fat-tailed gecko enclosures — Extremely common houseplant sold everywhere — and toxic to reptiles.

Extremely common houseplant sold everywhere — and toxic to reptiles. Contains bufadienolides (cardiac glycosides) that can cause serious cardiac issues. Do not confuse with Walking Kalanchoe (K. synsepala), which is safe. If you see 'Kalanchoe' with flowers in a supermarket or garden centre, assume it's this species.