Will Kalanchoe freeze to death in winter? Winter freeze protection and care methods

Kalanchoe, also known as Christmas kalanchoe, is a perennial succulent herbaceous plant that usually blooms around Christmas. It is a flowering plant very suitable for growing indoors, and is now one of the fastest-growing flowers in the international flower market. In fact, kalanchoe originated in southern Africa and only gradually spread through the European market in the 1930s. So can such a flower, native to tropical or subtropical regions, survive the winter safely in our country? Below, Qinnong Web introduces how to care for kalanchoe in winter.

I. Will kalanchoe freeze to death in winter?

Our country is vast, spanning north and south with a large north-south span, so when talking about kalanchoe, we must also discuss the north and south separately. For the southern regions, it can of course overwinter safely in winter; in Guangdong it can even be placed outdoors without any problem, and only when temperatures are too low will it merely affect the plant's blooming. But if it is winter in the north, low temperatures and snow may directly cover the entire plant. Then, leaving aside whether it can overwinter safely, whether it can even survive becomes a question. The vast majority of plants cannot withstand such temperatures. Therefore, in northern regions, if you want kalanchoe to overwinter safely, you must move the pot indoors for growing.

II. Temperature requirements for winter care of kalanchoe

In winter, when the outdoor temperature drops to 5°C, it should be moved indoors. Although 5°C will not freeze it, it will affect normal blooming, delay the flowering period, and the leaves will also turn red. When moving it indoors, the temperature should not be too high either; maintaining it between 12°C and 15°C is better. If the indoor temperature reaches 24°C, the flowering period will disappear; above 30°C, it will cause a certain health impact on the plant. If it can be maintained at around 15°C, then the flowering period will be extended and it will bloom continuously.

III. Notes for winter care of kalanchoe

For winter care measures for kalanchoe, in addition to moving it indoors for growing and taking warmth measures, also note that when placing it indoors, the location should not be chosen at the vent of heating equipment, nor should it be placed next to a radiator. Kalanchoe receiving more sunlight helps it bloom, so during home growing you should also ensure it can get a few hours of sunlight every day. Finally, because winter temperatures are low, every household keeps doors and windows tightly closed, and such an unventilated environment is very unfavorable for the growth of kalanchoe. Flower lovers in southern regions can choose sunny days to put their flowers outside, then bring them back indoors at night. This way they can get sunlight and also be in a ventilated environment. Flower lovers in the north should also try to place the flowers in ventilated positions such as windowsills.

The above is Qinnong Web's introduction to winter care techniques for kalanchoe. After reading this article, Qinnong Web feels that winter care for this flower is not very troublesome. Of course, if you want to grow any flower well, putting in some effort is necessary. If left unattended, even a cactus will be grown to death. That is all for this article's introduction. We hope everyone can gain something after reading it.