What to Do When the Succulent Kalanchoe delagoensis (Chandelier Plant) Becomes Leggy
During the care of the succulent Kalanchoe delagoensis (Chandelier Plant), improper care can easily cause it to become leggy. So what should you do when Kalanchoe delagoensis becomes leggy, and how should it be handled properly?
Why does Kalanchoe delagoensis become leggy? Kalanchoe delagoensis grows in spring, autumn and early summer. During the growing period it needs frequent watering to keep the soil moist, but the potting soil must not become waterlogged. Generally, apply a very dilute decomposed liquid fertilizer once every 15 to 20 days. If Kalanchoe delagoensis grows in too shady an environment during the growing season and lacks light, its plants will become leggy, and legginess will greatly reduce its ornamental value.
What to do when Kalanchoe delagoensis becomes leggy 1. Sufficient light: If you find that Kalanchoe delagoensis has become leggy due to lack of light, then it needs plenty of sunlight. You can move the potted Kalanchoe delagoensis to a spot with good light for care. If the legginess is very severe, then it is recommended to use the method below. 2. Beheading and cuttings: If Kalanchoe delagoensis has become seriously leggy and is hard to save, you can only use the beheading method: first cut off the top, let the wound dry, and then take cuttings. You can also twist off the extra leaves to use as leaf-cutting material. With fewer main leaves on the stem cutting, it is easier for it to re-root and propagate. After beheading or removing leaves, control watering a little and try to keep the potting soil slightly moist.
Preventing Kalanchoe delagoensis from becoming leggy The reason Kalanchoe delagoensis becomes leggy is that improper daily care causes it in the first place, so you must take careful care in daily maintenance, especially regarding light and watering. During the growing season, Kalanchoe delagoensis must get plenty of sun, and you should also control the amount of watering and not give water too heavily.