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The correct method for topping and pinching out Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

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Topping and pinching out are means of tidying up the plant's shape and encouraging flowering, generally carried out from March to September. Pinching out is done about one month after the cuttings have taken root, when the young plants are 12-15cm long; topping is for keeping backup young plants and taking cuttings, and is generally carried out after pinching out. During care, take care that the light exposure does not exceed 8 hours.

1. Pinching out

Pinching out is generally carried out about one month after the cuttings have taken root, when the young plants are 12-15cm long; usually 2-3 pinchings are enough for young plants. If you prefer a short, sturdy plant, you can pinch out earlier; if you prefer a tall, upright shape, you can pinch out a little later.

2. Topping

Topping is a method used to increase the number of plants, and is generally carried out after pinching out. After cutting off the terminal bud, it is re-planted as a cutting; new shoots used this way as cuttings grow better and faster. It is generally carried out after pinching out.

3. Key care points

When growing it, take care that the ambient temperature is not too high; in summer it must not exceed 24°C. Appropriate shading can be provided, and generally keeping light exposure at 4-8 hours is enough.

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