How to prune a Kalanchoe after it finishes blooming? Prune it like this with two cuts and it can bloom several times a year
Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) comes in an especially wide range of flower colors, and its blooms form clusters that look like a big ball of flowers from a distance, accompanied by green leaves, making it very endearing. But we also need to promptly prune Kalanchoe that has finished blooming. If pruned properly, we can also look forward to the next bloom, so let's quickly follow Huahua and see how to deal with a Kalanchoe that has finished flowering!
When we stroll through flower markets, we often see pots and pots of Kalanchoe, which is enough to show how popular it is, and it is also very easy to care for. When buying, try not to choose those Kalanchoe that are already in full bloom, because taking them home only lets you enjoy the flowers for a short time; instead, pick the kind that has flower buds and is about to bloom.
No matter which kind it is, it will eventually finish blooming, so when we find flowers that have already wilted, we should use scissors to cut off all their flower stems, otherwise they will stay there and keep consuming the nutrients of the whole plant. By the way, you can also check whether there are any dead leaves and cut them off together, which also helps maintain the plant's overall shape. And as long as it is cared for properly, flower buds will grow back again before long, so you can enjoy the flowers once more!
After pruning, you can repot it, though of course, if the plant has not grown too large, don't bother repotting! This also gives you a chance to check how the roots are growing and give it a thorough tidy-up. After repotting, water it thoroughly once, then place it in a semi-shaded and well-ventilated spot. Because its water needs are small, there is usually no need to fuss over it too much; in fact, it grows better that way!
In addition, we can also take the cut branches and use them for cuttings, but only healthy branches, otherwise it is just a waste of time. During the cutting period, we need to keep the soil moist, or we can use water propagation, and once roots have formed, they can be planted into a flower pot!
Blooming consumes a large amount of nutrients for Kalanchoe, so we need to fertilize it before and after flowering, especially after flowering, when there are not many nutrients left in the plant. Even if we cut off the spent flowers and branches to help reduce its burden, that is still not enough, so applying a light fertilizer once is the best thing to do.