Remember these few points when propagating kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) from cuttings: roots in less than two weeks, and it will be covered in flowers by autumn
How do you choose a stem for kalanchoe cuttings? Can flower stalks be used directly for cuttings? After a kalanchoe finishes blooming, the flower stalks you cut off cannot be used for cuttings; the buds that emerge from those flower stalks are flower buds. The chance of shoots emerging is very small, so using them for cuttings is just a waste of time and effort. So I do not recommend using flower stalks for cuttings.
Choosing the stem
1. For a kalanchoe that has finished blooming, if its stems have become leggy, prune back to the hardened stems that have already flowered, keeping two pairs of leaves - that is ideal. Leave a section of stem at the bottom so it is easy to insert into the soil to absorb water, root, and improve the survival rate. If the leggy stems are too long, they can be divided into several sections for cuttings.
2. Another situation is during the growing season: after a kalanchoe is pruned, it will keep producing side shoots, and once those side shoots reach a certain size they need to be pinched. When pinching, try to keep three or four pairs of leaves, because the tops you cut off this way can be used perfectly for cuttings. Just insert the tops straight into the soil and they will root before long.
The two methods above are the ways of choosing stems with the highest survival rates, and once the cuttings have taken they grow very fast. Of course, older stems can also be rooted from cuttings. But after rooting, their growth will be relatively slow. The root system in the later stages will be relatively weak. I do not recommend choosing old stems for cuttings. One thing to mention here: cuttings taken from stems after flowering can be given some scattered light as appropriate. But side shoots taken from pinching should, as far as possible, not be given light when cuttings - put them in a cool, ventilated place. Only once they are growing normally should you gradually increase the light for them.
As long as the stems of a kalanchoe are sturdy, there is no problem at all with the cuttings taking. If you think what Xiao Qi has said is not bad, please give Xiao Qi a like. Follow Xiao Qi, and you can also leave your plant-care questions in the comments section below. Your likes and follows matter a lot to Xiao Qi.
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