How to water Kalanchoe blossfeldiana during the flowering period? These methods you need to master

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is the Christmas kalanchoe, also known as the longevity flower and so on. It is a perennial succulent herbaceous plant. The flowering period is from February to May. The plant height is between 10 cm and 30 cm, and the flowers are very small, with a diameter of only 1.2 cm to 1.6 cm, made up of 4 petals. But the flowers come in many colors, and they grow in clusters. Below let us learn how to water it correctly when it is blooming.

Watering must be controlled during the flowering period

Different plants have different watering methods during their flowering periods, so Kalanchoe blossfeldiana needs controlled watering when it blooms. It is itself a drought-tolerant plant, and in daily watering we all follow the method of not watering until the soil is dry, and this is especially true during the flowering period.

If you water too frequently during the flowering period, it will directly affect the quality of the blooms, and when the potting soil stays too wet for a long time, it also gives pests and diseases an opening. So when watering, first observe the potting soil, and only water when the top layer of the potting soil is somewhat dry. Do not set a fixed watering schedule for the plant, as this is not accurate.

How to correctly judge whether it is time to water

Here I want to share a little trick with everyone. When observing the potting soil, you can insert a small toothpick into the soil, inserting about 3/4 of the toothpick is enough, then take it out after 10-odd seconds. If the toothpick has no moisture at all, that proves it is time to water. If there is still moisture, then you can water after some more time has passed.

Other things to note when it is blooming

First, there must be good air circulation, and the potting soil must have good breathability and drainage, so that even if you water too much once, there is still a chance to save it; second, there must be plenty of sunlight; and finally, do not apply any fertilizer. Many friends think that this plant consumes nutrients when it blooms, and therefore apply fertilizer and water during the flowering period, but this is actually the wrong approach.