How to Care for Kalanchoe daigremontiana in Winter? Detailed Guide to the Latest Care Methods

Kalanchoe daigremontiana is a relatively popular ornamental plant. Grown indoors as a potted plant, it not only decorates the home but also helps purify the air and raise air humidity. Kalanchoe daigremontiana is not cold-tolerant, and if care is neglected in winter, its leaves are very prone to wilting and dropping. So how should Kalanchoe daigremontiana be cared for in winter? Let's take a look together with the editor.

1. Temperature control

In winter, temperatures are relatively low in some places, and since Kalanchoe daigremontiana is not cold-tolerant, you must make sure it does not get so cold that the plant freezes, but you should also not keep the temperature too high, as that would affect its dormancy. The correct approach is to keep the temperature between 5-15 degrees, never below 5 degrees at night, and below 15 degrees during the day. If the temperature is above 15 degrees, Kalanchoe daigremontiana will still keep growing, which is extremely unfavorable for its dormancy.

2. Reduce watering

In winter, temperatures are lower and Kalanchoe daigremontiana enters dormancy, with its root system basically stopping activity, so watering at this time cannot be like in autumn. Instead, keep the soil on the dry side but not completely dried out. In winter, water Kalanchoe daigremontiana generally once every 2-3 weeks. You can water according to how wet or dry the soil is: if the soil crumbles into powder when pinched, then it needs watering; in other cases, watering is generally not needed. If you water too much and make the soil too wet, it can very easily cause root rot.

3. Increase light

In winter, we need to place it in a sunny spot indoors, such as a balcony or window. Note that when placing it on a balcony, it is best to put it on the inner side, so that both good ventilation and light can be maintained. If the leaves droop because the environment is stuffy and hot, be sure to ventilate promptly. If the indoor environment has poor light, you can turn on a lamp for artificial supplemental lighting.

4. Fertilize as appropriate

If the temperature is kept stable above 10 degrees, then in winter you can apply a small amount of dilute liquid fertilizer once a month, but if the temperature cannot stay at 10 degrees for a long time, then you need to stop fertilizing. In winter, you must not fertilize frequently, otherwise fertilizer burn is very likely to occur, causing the leaves to curl and fade in color.

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