Why Are Kalanchoe Leaves Turning Soft? Cause Analysis
Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) is a perennial succulent herbaceous plant. Because its flowering period falls around Christmas, it is also called Christmas kalanchoe. Kalanchoe has very high ornamental value and is loved by many people. It is now basically distributed throughout all parts of our country. When growing kalanchoe, you may sometimes encounter the phenomenon of kalanchoe leaves turning soft. So why do kalanchoe leaves turn soft? Come and take a look with the editor below!
1. Not adapting to the environment
It takes a period of time for kalanchoe to adapt to its surrounding environment. When growing kalanchoe, if the soil changes the growing environment of the kalanchoe, then because the light, temperature and humidity, etc. are all different from before, the kalanchoe cannot adapt in time, and the absorption of nutrients and water is hindered, thus causing the kalanchoe leaves to turn soft. This cause is generally fairly normal. We only need to do a good job with daily management and wait for a period of time. After the kalanchoe slowly adapts to the new environment, the leaves will gradually return to normal.
2. Insufficient light
Kalanchoe likes to grow in an environment with sufficient light, and its demand for light is still very great. So if the kalanchoe grows in a low-light environment for a long time and lacks light, then the photosynthesis of the leaves is hindered, and they will become soft and thin because of this. Therefore, when cultivating kalanchoe, we should pay attention to maintaining light, so that it can receive sunlight. During the growing period, it should maintain at least six hours of light every day. However, the light should not be too strong either, to prevent scorching the leaves, which will also affect the growth of the kalanchoe.
3. Improper watering
During the growing period, kalanchoe also has a certain demand for water. So we also need to do a good job with watering. If the kalanchoe lacks water, then the leaves will show signs of wilting due to lack of water, thus turning soft. But the amount of watering should not be too much either. If water accumulates in the soil and is not drained in time, then it will cause the kalanchoe to rot at the roots, affecting the kalanchoe's absorption of nutrients. The leaves will then turn soft due to lack of nutrients. Therefore, while ensuring that the kalanchoe's water needs are met, pay attention to controlling the amount of watering. After excessive watering or after rain, drain in time to prevent too much water from retting the roots.
4. Fertilization reasons
When growing kalanchoe, fertilization work is also relatively important. Reasonable fertilization can supplement sufficient growth nutrients for the kalanchoe and promote the growth of the kalanchoe. If fertilization is insufficient, then it will cause the kalanchoe to lack nutrients, thus causing the leaves to turn soft. But just like watering, we should also control the amount of fertilizer and must not fertilize too much. Too much fertilization will cause fertilizer damage to the kalanchoe, burn the plant's roots, and also cause a great impact on the growth of clivia. So everyone must pay more attention, fertilize reasonably, control the amount of fertilizer well, and ensure the normal growth of the kalanchoe.
The above is a brief introduction to why kalanchoe leaves turn soft. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!