Can you spray water on the flowers of a Kalanchoe blossfeldiana during its latest blooming period?

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana prefers a moist growing environment, but at the same time it is not tolerant of water and is instead rather drought-tolerant. Because its leaves are numerous and wide, and its flowers are abundant and vivid, it has very high requirements for air humidity. But at the same time, because its branches and leaves are numerous, it is not conducive to ventilation and light penetration, so it usually needs to be placed in an environment with ample light and smooth ventilation for care, otherwise the plant is prone to poor growth.

But if the air is too dry, it will not only affect the normal growth of Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, but if it coincides with the flowering period, it will also affect its blooming effect. So many gardening friends like to spray water on Kalanchoe blossfeldiana during the flowering period, so then?

In fact, Kalanchoe blossfeldiana should not be sprayed with water during its blooming period, because if the flower buds get wet with water, they are prone to rotting and falling off. And if too much water is sprayed, the water droplets will also fall onto the leaves and soil, and if the light is also relatively strong, it can easily cause the leaves to be scorched. At the same time, if a large amount of water is often dripped into the potting soil, it is also inconvenient for us to judge the dryness and moisture of the potting soil, which can easily cause it to suffer drought or waterlogging.

And whether the potting soil is too dry or too wet, it is often unfavorable to the growth and blooming of Kalanchoe blossfeldiana. If the inside of the potting soil is too dry, the fine roots of Kalanchoe blossfeldiana are prone to dying, and when watering is encountered, they are prone to rotting and breeding harmful bacteria, thereby damaging its roots. If the potting soil is too moist for a long time or even waterlogged, it will not only easily suffocate it, but also cause root rot.

So we must not underestimate the harm brought by spraying water on blooming Kalanchoe blossfeldiana. It may seem like a small detail, but the consequences it triggers may be relatively serious. Therefore, Kalanchoe blossfeldiana cannot be sprayed with water on its buds or flowers during the blooming period. If the water does not evaporate in time, the most direct consequence is causing the flowers to rot and fall off.

Of course, sometimes the care environment may have relatively dry air, which is likewise unfavorable to its growth and blooming. But we cannot spray water either, so how should we increase the environmental humidity? Although we cannot spray water on it, we can spray more water mist on the plant, the surrounding space and the ground. Because the water mist sprayed is easier to control in amount, and it also evaporates relatively quickly. But it must be placed in an environment with ample light, especially good ventilation, so as to accelerate water evaporation.

In addition, there is another safer and more scientific method: we can also place a basin of clean water next to the potted plant. As the water transpires upward, it naturally increases the air humidity in the care environment. In this way, there is no need to spray water mist on Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, and it can still feel the moisture in the air, which is more conducive to its growth and blooming.