What are the latest key points to note when taking cuttings of kalanchoe?

Kalanchoe is a common household potted flower, and it is especially popular with many people for its long flowering period and abundant blooms. To grow kalanchoe well and make it bloom in a full pot, many people try cutting propagation. But what should be noted when taking cuttings? Let's find out together.

1. The cut wound on the branch must be dried

Kalanchoe belongs to the succulent plants, and its stem is rather tender and watery. When taking cuttings, the wound must be dried, generally for 2-3 times, and cuttings should be taken after the wound has scabbed over. Fresh wounds should not be allowed to touch the soil, so as to prevent pathogens from invading and causing infection. This is even more important when taking cuttings in summer, because when the temperature is high, pathogens and microorganisms multiply faster, and even a slight mistake can easily cause black rot, leading to cutting failure.

2. The soil should not be too wet

In summer the temperature is relatively high, and indoor temperatures are even higher. Under poor ventilation, kalanchoe will enter a dormant or semi-dormant state. After entering dormancy, kalanchoe will show slow growth, and taking cuttings at this time will greatly reduce the survival rate. Therefore, when taking cuttings, the soil only needs to be kept slightly moist, and attention should be paid to the depth of insertion; it should not be inserted too deep, and the soil should also be loose and breathable.

3. Avoid strong light and pay attention to ventilation

Because the cuttings of kalanchoe have no root system to absorb nutrients, after cutting they are best placed in a cool and ventilated place, which helps them take root and can also carry away excess water on the soil surface, making black rot less likely to occur during cutting. If the light is too strong, the leaves lose water severely, and the roots cannot absorb enough nutrients to replenish it, kalanchoe will show yellow leaves, wilting, and dehydration leading to death.

4. Pinch off the flower buds

Young kalanchoe seedlings that have survived cutting generally grow flower buds and bloom. These flower buds should not be kept, because flowering consumes a large amount of nutrients from the plant and affects the plant's normal growth. The goal of the young seedling is to grow leaves and roots, and pinching off the flower buds helps the root system recover, making the plant grow strong. After the young seedling is grown well, once the autumn weather cools down, it will be able to bloom quickly.

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