How to propagate Kalanchoe blossfeldiana by cuttings? Home potted methods and precautions

  After the renovation was finished, I kept a Kalanchoe blossfeldiana at home. Not bad - Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, namely dwarf kalanchoe, is a perennial succulent herb with opposite leaves that are plump, tender and juicy and break easily; it has terminal cymes, with flowers in colors such as orange-red, yellow and red. The Kalanchoe blossfeldiana plant is short and compact, with a long flowering period, abundant blooms and high ornamental value.

  How to propagate Kalanchoe blossfeldiana by cuttings is so simple for some flower enthusiasts that it could not be simpler, but for beginners it is still necessary to learn from the experience of other flower enthusiasts. In fact, propagating Kalanchoe blossfeldiana by cuttings is very simple. Nowadays many people like to grow some small plants at home to pass the time, and Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is a plant very suitable for growing at home. Next, let us go and take a look at the cutting propagation methods for Kalanchoe blossfeldiana!

  1. Stem cuttings. This method is fairly convenient and quick. When taking stem cuttings, first cut off the terminal bud of a healthy plant, about 5 to 6 cm long. After the wound heals, insert it into the growing medium, keep the soil moist, and roots will develop in about 2 weeks, after which fertilizing can begin.

  2. Leaf cuttings. Select healthy, plump leaves and cut them off. Place the cut leaves in a cool, shaded place for about half an hour until the wounds dry and heal, then insert them shallowly or lay them flat on breathable sandy soil, keeping the sandy soil semi-moist. Do not let it become too wet, otherwise they rot easily. When the air is dry or cold, you can cover them with transparent film to retain moisture and warmth, and place them in a spot with soft sunlight and good ventilation. Roots can form within one month, and shoots can emerge in four months.

  For growing Kalanchoe blossfeldiana at home, it is best to use branches of the current year and take cuttings once a year. For Kalanchoe blossfeldiana that has been grown for many years, its own aging will affect flower bud differentiation and affect flowering quality.

  The water propagation method for Kalanchoe blossfeldiana cuttings can also be used as a reference for cuttings of some succulents. To avoid rot, it is best not to insert the succulent branches into water.

  Details determine success or failure. Preparations before water propagation of Kalanchoe blossfeldiana cuttings:

  1. Prepare the cuttings and let the cut ends air-dry naturally for 1 night or 1 day;

  2. Wash and disinfect the seedling box, etc., and fill it to 8 parts with cool boiled water;

  3. Drill insertion holes in the disinfected foam; use 2 drops of alcohol to dissolve a little rooting powder (because rooting powder does not dissolve easily in water!);

  4. Dip the ends of the cuttings in rooting powder, then insert them separately into the holes and secure them well. All leaves should be above the foam;

  5. Remember to make labels, and gently place them flat into the seedling box;

  6. If taking cuttings in winter, you can cover it with the transparent seedling box lid. In summer and autumn no lid is needed. Then move the seedling box to a bright place and wait for roots to form.

  When using branches to propagate Kalanchoe blossfeldiana by cuttings, pay attention to the following points:

  1. The soil for cuttings can be soil previously used for growing flowers, or vegetable garden soil. Loose sandy loam is even better.

  2. Use a shallow pot for cuttings, not too deep a pot.

  3. If the cut branches are stored for a few days, they are more likely to survive.

  4. As long as a branch has two leaves, it roots very easily. Do not bury the leaves, and you can insert them as densely as possible.

  5. After inserting, water thoroughly. In later management, alternate between dry and wet, and prefer dry over wet.

  6. Cuttings can be taken in all four seasons. In winter, pay attention to keeping warm. In Hubei, in winter you only need to place it inside the balcony and cover it with a plastic bag.

  7. After rooting, if you cannot repot them soon, you can fertilize in the cutting pot and manage them normally just as if they were growing in a pot.

  Because Kalanchoe blossfeldiana cuttings have a high survival rate, flower enthusiasts can go ahead and take cuttings. After cutting, place them in a cool, ventilated place for a few days to recover, which helps survival.