Kalanchoe care and cutting propagation tips, a must-read for succulent lovers
Kalanchoe is also known as "longevity flower" and "good luck flower", and its scientific name is Christmas kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana), a succulent plant. Kalanchoe has high ornamental value; when it is not blooming, you can enjoy its leaves, making it an ideal indoor potted flowering plant. Below, let's learn about Kalanchoe care and cutting tips together~
Kalanchoe on the balcony
Growth habits
Kalanchoe belongs to the genus Kalanchoe in the Crassulaceae family, and its growing season is suitable for warm summers. It likes a warm, slightly humid, and sunny climate environment. It has strong drought tolerance, fears high temperatures, fears waterlogging, and is not cold-tolerant. The suitable growth temperature is 15-25°C. In summer, when the high temperature exceeds 30°C, growth is impeded; below an indoor temperature of 5°C, growth stops, the leaves turn red, and the flowering period is delayed.
Kalanchoe
Daily care for Kalanchoe
Repotting: Repot after spring every year. For the potting soil, choose a mixed soil of fertile garden soil, peat soil, and coarse sand.
Fertilizing: During the vigorous growth period of Kalanchoe, fertilize once every two weeks. In autumn, when buds form, appropriately apply 1-2 supplemental applications of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer.
Watering: During the vigorous growth period, water 1-2 times per week. In summer, control the amount of watering well and pay more attention to ventilation. A high-temperature and high-humidity environment will cause the plant's leaves to fall off and turn yellow and withered.
Temperature control: Kalanchoe is a short-day plant. For well-developed plants, provide short-day conditions of 8-9 hours per day, and after 1-2 months of care, flower buds will appear and it will bloom.
Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe cutting method
Propagating Kalanchoe by cuttings works best in May-June or September-October. Choose relatively mature and thick fleshy stems, cut 5-6 cm, insert them into a sand bed, water thoroughly, and cover with plastic film. Keep the indoor temperature at 15-22°C. After 3 weeks, the cuttings will take root, and after one month they can be grown in pots.
Cutting propagation branches
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