Is Kalanchoe poisonous, and what should you do if it grows too tall?

Kalanchoe, also known as the longevity flower, is a common flowering plant that is deeply loved by flower enthusiasts because it can bloom for a long time and produces flowers in rich colors. Many people like to keep a few pots at home, so is Kalanchoe poisonous? What should you do if it grows too tall?

1. Introduction to Kalanchoe:

1. What varieties of Kalanchoe are there?

Kalanchoe has many varieties. By color, they can be divided into white varieties, pink varieties, red varieties and purple varieties. Among them, the white varieties Baixue and Yuyebai, the pink variety Yilian, the red variety Xin Hongxing, and the purple variety Zibin are several of the more common ones in daily life.

2. How many times a year does Kalanchoe bloom?

Kalanchoe generally blooms once a year, and the flowering time is from December to April of the following year. The flowering period can last up to 4 months, but due to climate differences from place to place, the flowering period may become shorter.

2. Is Kalanchoe poisonous?

1. Kalanchoe is not poisonous, and it blooms during Christmas and spring. Its flowers are very bright and varied, with high ornamental value, so it can be kept indoors, especially in the living room, where it can add a festive atmosphere and also improve the indoor ornamental effect.

2. Kalanchoe is not poisonous and carries the meaning of great fortune and good luck, health and longevity, so it is best to keep a few pots at home if there are elderly people in the family. At the same time, during festivals, you can give a few pots to relatives and friends to symbolize long life and great fortune, which is very pleasing.

3. What should you do if Kalanchoe grows too tall?

1. Pruning and shaping

Cut off all overly tall branches, dense branches, weak branches and miscellaneous branches to increase air circulation between the plants and promote healthy growth. The specific pruning methods are as follows:

(1) Pruning time: generally best to prune in spring and autumn.

(2) Pruning method: for the first pruning, try to prune plants with a height above 12 cm, leaving about 5-10 cm. When new branches grow again, cut off another section before the bud stage, leaving only about 5 cm. After the flowers fade, cut off the branch between the first pair of leaves and the second pair of leaves.

2. Pinching

Simply remove the growing tips that have many buds or are growing poorly. The specific removal methods are as follows:

(1) Removal time: when the plant height is about 4-6 cm (when the plant has grown 4-5 pairs of true leaves).

(2) Removal method: when the plant grows to about 4-6 cm, remove the growing tip at the top. When pinching, be very careful to avoid knocking off the growing tips below.

3. Topping

Simply remove the buds at the top. The specific removal methods are as follows:

(1) Removal time: when the plant grows to about 10 cm.

(2) Removal method: remove the buds at the top, leaving 3-5 pairs of leaves, and then cultivate it again, so it will grow better.

Overall, Kalanchoe is non-toxic and carries the meaning of great fortune and good luck, health and longevity, so it is very suitable to keep a few pots at home. In addition, Kalanchoe blooms during Christmas and the Spring Festival, so you can buy a few pots to give to friends, which is very pleasing. When growing Kalanchoe, if it grows too tall, you can use pruning and shaping, pinching and topping to control its growth.