Want your Kalanchoe to burst into bloom at the end of the year? It's not too late if you do these 2 things now

Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) is a flower loved by many gardening enthusiasts. The plant is small and delicate, with dense emerald-green leaves and clusters of blooms in rich colors. Its flowering period is especially long, with the peak bloom mainly around Christmas, which is why it is also called the "holiday flower," carrying meanings of longevity and great good fortune.

Kalanchoe resumes growth after autumn begins, and in the early stage it should be pruned first. By late autumn, the new branches and leaves have nearly matured, and some have already begun to produce many flower buds. At this time, you need to do these 2 things well to encourage an abundance of buds, so that by the end of the year the branches are covered in blooms, absolutely beautiful!

1. Repot and change the soil, replant

After late autumn, Kalanchoe is in the peak period of budding and blooming, and needs sufficient nutrients. But the nutrients in the potting soil have been absorbed over about a year and are nearly used up. At this point, no matter how much fertilizer you apply, it won't help much, because the soil's ability to retain fertilizer is very low, making it no longer suitable for the growth and flowering of Kalanchoe. So you should repot, change the soil and replant in time.

When repotting, if the Kalanchoe has already sprouted some small flower buds, do not prune the roots too much. Just trim off the dead roots and diseased roots, and keep the soil attached to the main roots, which helps it adapt to the new pot faster. After replanting, water thoroughly, then place it in a cool, shaded spot for care. It will recover growth in about a week, and then you can move it outside for normal care.

2. Dark treatment

Kalanchoe is a plant that does better with short days, and is relatively sensitive to the photoperiod. Maintaining about 10 hours of light per day can better stimulate the formation and growth of flower buds, encouraging more abundant and fuller blooms.

The dark treatment method is very simple. Generally, from around 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. the next morning, keep it in a dark environment. You can cover it with a black plastic bag or a box, and continue this until the flowers bloom.

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