Is the Kalanchoe poisonous? Here's how to deal with it when it grows too tall

Kalanchoe is a common green plant in our daily lives that many people may not be able to name. Its scientific name is Christmas kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana), and it is a perennial succulent herb. Because its flowering period gradually arrives every year around Christmas in December, it got this name. Nowadays, more and more friends in our country are growing kalanchoe, and many friends are curious about one question. Is the kalanchoe poisonous? What should you do when it grows too tall? Let's take a look together!

1. Is the kalanchoe poisonous?

No, it is not poisonous.

Kalanchoe actually belongs to a variety of succulent plants. It produces a relatively large number of flowers each year when it blooms, and its flowering period lasts more than four months. As for toxicity, this is entirely a case of people spreading rumors after hearing them too many times. The true kalanchoe has no toxicity at all. Its flowering period each year happens to be close to Christmas, adding to the festive atmosphere, and during this period very many people buy kalanchoe.

2. What should you do when the kalanchoe grows too tall?

This is a problem for many friends who grow kalanchoe, because as it keeps growing, the height of the kalanchoe exceeds everyone's expectations. Actually, there is no need to worry. The following methods may be able to help you:

1. If the kalanchoe grows too tall, you can pinch off the growing tips and use the branching method to prevent leggy growth. You can start pinching the growing tips while the kalanchoe is still a seedling, or directly begin topping it by removing the buds at the top. If the kalanchoe has already grown large, you can use the branching method to cut off part of the more crowded branches and buds. The purpose of pinching the growing tips is to allow the kalanchoe to branch properly, and in this case the number of flowers it produces will also be somewhat greater than before. It is recommended to pinch the growing tips as early as possible for the sake of future growth.

2. You can also cut off the more crowded branches. For the kalanchoe, overly crowded branches will absorb a lot of nutrients and are also not good for the plant's light penetration. The branches will also grow relatively quickly, and there will not be many pests and diseases. Generally, we cut off the weak ones and keep the strong ones, so that its flowers will be relatively compact. Otherwise, there will be more side branches, the nutrients will not be concentrated, and it will easily become leggy.

3. Because its old plants will age, have relatively weak disease resistance and low differentiation ability, and it is very difficult to control their shape well, it is best to re-propagate by cuttings every two to three years. However, we cannot directly remove it from the roots; this should be decided according to its own condition.

Note: Whether pinching the growing tips or topping, the editor emphasizes here again and again that everyone must do it according to the condition of the flower buds opening, and not blindly, otherwise it will cause the flower buds to open abnormally.

That is all for today's summary and compilation by Tuliu.com on the related questions about kalanchoe. Nowadays there are quite a lot of friends cultivating kalanchoe. If you are interested, you might consider planting it.