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How to pinch back Kalanchoe pinnata? A detailed guide to the correct pinching method

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Although this plant is a succulent, it is not short; its leaves alone are 10 to 20 cm long, and the plant itself can reach about 1.5 m in height. Most people grow this plant mainly for ornamental purposes, and such a large plant is of course unsuitable, so at this point we can use pinching to control its height. This way, all the branches can grow, it can be made more beautiful, and the problem of growing it in a pot can also be solved.

1. Reasons

Pinching must begin when the plant is very small. A big reason for this is that this plant grows very quickly. If we neglect it and do not pinch it when it is small, it will easily grow especially tall, and then it becomes very difficult to grow it as a potted plant.

In addition, we will also find that the pot we need to prepare must be able to bear weight, otherwise the flower pot will easily topple over. And if it is too large, its ornamental value is especially low, because its stems cannot bear the weight and will bend.

Generally speaking, if we pinch at the wrong time, serious consequences will result. If it is too early, the plant's growth will be affected; if it is too late, it will not be able to cause dwarfing. If we have a newly potted plant, we must remember to pinch it during its seedling stage.

2. Method

The pinching method is not difficult. The first thing we need to do is confirm the timing, making sure it is neither too late nor too early. In addition, we must disinfect the scissors we use, otherwise infection can easily occur. Also, when pinching, we only need to cut off a small part, removing the top portion, and when pinching carefully we must not damage its stems.

After finishing, we also need to bandage the pinched spot; only this is the correct method, because otherwise its wound can easily rot. After everything is done, we also need to provide what it needs, such as water and fertilizer, so that its side branches can grow. Every spring we must remember to repot it, so that we can keep providing what it needs, and when there are pests and diseases, we must also remember to treat them.

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