Kalanchoe pinnata, commonly known as cathedral bells, air plant, life plant, miracle leaf, Goethe plant, and love bush, is a succulent perennial herb native to Madagascar and found in tropical and subtropical climates worldwide. It thrives in rocky and sandy soils, often in areas that are seasonally dry. This species is known for its ability to propagate through plantlets that form on the margins of its leaves, a trait that contributes to its invasive potential in suitable climates. Kalanchoe pinnata typically grows to about 3 feet tall with erect, fleshy cylindrical stems. The leaves are thick, fleshy, elliptical, and can have a reddish tinge. It blooms with clusters of red-orange, bell-shaped flowers in a terminal inflorescence, which are particularly showy and attract pollinators.

Cathedral bells are valued for their medicinal properties and are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. They are also popular as ornamental plants due to their unique foliage and attractive flowers. In cultivation, they require minimal care, thriving in well-drained soil and tolerating periods of drought. They perform best in full sun to partial shade. When grown outdoors in non-native regions, care should be taken to prevent their spread, as they can become invasive. In regions where they are not invasive, they can be used in rock gardens, as border plants, or in containers.CC BY-SA 4.0