What to do if your kalanchoe won't bloom? Care for it this way for nonstop flowers

In China, people hope the elders in their family will live a long life, which is also a symbol of happiness and good fortune. Christmas kalanchoe, which is what we call the longevity flower, sometimes fails to bloom because of improper care. So let us explain the reasons why kalanchoe does not bloom and the methods for how to grow it so that it flowers nonstop.

1. Why kalanchoe does not bloom and how to grow it

1. Many factors affect whether kalanchoe blooms, and temperature control is relatively important. Kalanchoe's flowering period is from January to April, and the most suitable temperature for growth is 15-25°C; in summer, when the temperature exceeds 30°C, it will not grow. In winter, when it is moved indoors, the best temperature to maintain is around 10-15°C. When the temperature is below 5°C, the leaves turn red and the flowering period is also delayed. When grown indoors in winter, if the temperature exceeds 24°C, flowering will be inhibited. When the temperature is around 15°C, kalanchoe will bloom nonstop.

2. Kalanchoe is not suited to growing in an environment that is too warm, and long-term sunlight will inevitably affect the formation of its flower buds. Therefore, during care it needs to be placed in a cool environment, and moderate light is also necessary.

3. Fertilizer is essential when caring for flowers and plants, but kalanchoe has poor tolerance, and applying a large amount of concentrated fertilizer to it all at once may be counterproductive.

4. Kalanchoe is very delicate, and irregular watering may also prevent it from blooming, so watering thoroughly once about every 7 days is best. Increase the amount appropriately in summer.

5. Many flowers need pinching and topping, and many flower lovers are afraid of damaging their plants, so they do nothing instead. In fact, kalanchoe will not bloom this way either. So kalanchoe needs pinching and topping.

2. The ornamental value of kalanchoe

Kalanchoe is called Christmas kalanchoe in the West, because its flowering period is close to Christmas and its flowering period is long, so it has become a “holiday flower” used to set off the festive atmosphere. This flower has high ornamental value, and when it is not blooming you can still enjoy its leaves, making it a very ideal indoor potted flower.