What is the personality of the Kalanchoe luciae? Let me give you a detailed introduction.

Growth Habits of Kalanchoe luciae

Kalanchoe luciae is native to South Africa. It prefers warm, dry and sunny environments. It is not cold-tolerant. It is drought-tolerant but not tolerant of waterlogging.

Favorite temperature: 15-20°C

Watering: Water 1-2 times per week during the growing season

Light: Full sun

Propagation: Mostly by stem cuttings and leaf cuttings

Pests and diseases: Leaf spot, whiteflies, etc.

Suggested companion: Sedum rubrotinctum

Care Tips for Kalanchoe luciae

Potting soil: Repot every spring. Use a mix of leaf mold, potting soil and coarse sand.

Watering: Water 1-2 times per week during the growing period to keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in autumn and winter when temperatures drop. Strictly control watering in midsummer and winter. Under bright light in winter, the leaves will turn red.

Fertilizing: Fertilize once a month during the growing season with diluted cake fertilizer water or "Huiyou" 15-15-30 special fertilizer for potted flowers.

Propagation Methods of Kalanchoe luciae

Stem cuttings: During the growing season, cut mature top branches, let the cut dry, then insert into a sand bed. Roots will form in 8-10 days, and after another week they can be potted.

Leaf cuttings: Cut plump, well-grown leaves and lay them flat on a sand bed, mist to keep moist. Roots will form in 10-15 days after insertion. When adventitious buds grow from the leaf base and form young plants, pot them up.