How to grow Kalanchoe eriophylla? A detailed guide to the latest cultivation methods
Kalanchoe eriophylla is a succulent plant of the genus Kalanchoe in the Crassulaceae family. The plant's leaves are opposite, long spindle-shaped, and the entire leaves and stems are densely covered with white fuzz. The leaf tips are slightly golden yellow, and the leaf apex is rounded. It blooms in early summer with cymes; the inflorescence is relatively tall, the small flowers are tubular and point upward, and the flowers are white-pink with a relatively long flowering period. Below, let us take a look at the cultivation methods for Kalanchoe eriophylla!
Growth habits of Kalanchoe eriophylla
Kalanchoe eriophylla is native to the highland regions of Namibia. It likes a sunny environment, and in summer it should be properly shaded and must not be too shady. It likes warmth, and the winter temperature must not be lower than 10 degrees. Growth is very slow, the plant shape is not too large, and it has branches.
Propagation methods of Kalanchoe eriophylla
Kalanchoe eriophylla can be propagated by beheading cuttings and division. Stem cuttings are very simple: remove healthy old stems, let them dry, and insert them into slightly moist sandy soil. In a cool, ventilated place they will basically grow roots in 15 to 30 days. Cuttings should be taken in spring and autumn.
Cultivation methods of Kalanchoe eriophylla
1. Kalanchoe eriophylla is grown in a full-sun sunroom. During the growing period, the soil should be kept slightly moist and waterlogging should be avoided. For the soil, coal cinders mixed with peat and a small amount of perlite were used, at a ratio of about 6:3:1, and river sand was spread on the soil surface.
2. When the potting soil is dry, Kalanchoe eriophylla can withstand low temperatures of around minus 2°C. This refers to indoor temperature, not open-air conditions. Water is basically cut off throughout winter, and once the temperature is below 5 degrees, watering should begin to be gradually reduced.
3. When the summer temperature exceeds 35°C, the growth of the entire Kalanchoe eriophylla plant basically stalls. At this time, watering should be reduced to prevent root rot caused by excessively wet potting soil. Also strengthen ventilation, provide proper shade, and avoid exposure to the scorching sun.
4. During cultivation, Kalanchoe eriophylla should be protected from prolonged rain, otherwise it is prone to rot, and the white hairs do not dry easily once they get wet. Because it grows relatively slowly, repotting once every 2 to 4 years is about enough. Repot before the first watering in early spring.