How to grow potted kalanchoe? Master these 3 points and it will bloom non-stop

Growing kalanchoe well comes down to these 3 points, let's take a look! Kalanchoe has a fairly auspicious meaning. It is also a favorite of many older gardening enthusiasts, and its flowering period is long. Propagation is simple. I remember when I was little we called it "air plant" - not sure if it was this flower. Anyway, a single leaf can propagate it, it's tougher than pothos! How do we grow kalanchoe well? Let's take a look together!

Kalanchoe quick facts

Also known as: Shouxing flower, Christmas kalanchoe.

Native to: Madagascar.

Habit: Loves sunlight, fairly drought-tolerant, afraid of waterlogging; prefers loose, fertile, well-drained acidic soil.

Flowering period: December to May of the following year.

Features: The plant is small and exquisite, with a compact form, emerald green leaves and dense flowers; it is an ideal indoor potted flower for winter and spring.

So how do we grow kalanchoe so that it blooms non-stop? Let's learn together!

Planting and potting up

Kalanchoe likes slightly acidic nutrient soil. We can choose leaf mold, or garden soil mixed with leaf mold in a certain ratio. Try to use as little pond mud or hillside soil as possible. We can also mix seedling substrate with garden soil, which works well too. If you want to keep it simple, just buy pre-fermented soil. When the seedlings reach 10 cm, pinch the tips 1 to 2 times to encourage side branches and help the plant take shape faster.

Only with proper fertilizing will the flowers be beautiful

For potted kalanchoe to bloom abundantly, you have to prevent the leaves from aging and the plant from becoming stiff. We can solve this well through fertilizing. Generally, fertilize in spring and autumn. In summer's high temperatures, fertilize less, using only a light fertilizer. It is recommended to add fermented organic fertilizer to the water every 5 to 7 days when watering. Dilute it 500 to 800 times, never too strong. Also, for kalanchoe still blooming in summer, you can add a little monopotassium phosphate.

Watering is a basic skill

Kalanchoe is not a plant that likes high humidity; water moderately, never excessively. The soil is best kept moist but on the dry side. In summer, water once every 2 days; in autumn, every 4 days. This is the general watering schedule, but you also need to look at the actual situation. We can check the soil at a depth of 5 cm before watering. If you water too much, root rot easily occurs. Also, the leaf surface needs extra humidity; this way the flowers grow well and bloom more.

Alright, once you master these 3 points for kalanchoe, even a beginner can become a seasoned gardener. Growing a kalanchoe with a long flowering period that bursts into a full pot is a matter of minutes, isn't it?

Now let's share some useful tips from gardening friends

How can you make kalanchoe flowers more vivid in color?

1. During the growing period, apply a dilute compound fertilizer once every 2 to 3 weeks.

2. The potting soil should be kept moist; watering should be controlled in winter.

3. At midday in midsummer, move it to a shaded spot; in winter, it must be placed in a south-facing sunny room, and the direction of light should be adjusted frequently so the plant receives even light. The nighttime temperature must stay above 10°C, and the daytime temperature should be kept between 15°C and 18°C.

4. Pinch the tips promptly in the early growth stage to encourage branching and make the plant fuller.