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Common names of kalanchoe

Kalanchoe is commonly known as "Shouxing flower" and "good luck flower", and its scientific name is also Christmas kalanchoe.

Habits of kalanchoe

Kalanchoe belongs to the genus Kalanchoe in the Crassulaceae family. The suitable growing period is summer

It is native to Madagascar. It likes a warm, slightly humid and sunny environment.

It is drought-tolerant, afraid of high temperatures, tolerant of partial shade, afraid of waterlogging, and not cold-tolerant. The optimum growth temperature is 15~25°C. In summer, when the high temperature exceeds 30°C, growth is hindered. In winter, when it is below 5°C, the leaves turn red and the flowering period is delayed.

For home care, propagation is often carried out by cuttings. Common pests and diseases include: leaf spot disease and scale insects

Planting and care tips for kalanchoe

Care tips for kalanchoe

Repotting: repot after spring every year. Use a mixed soil of fertile garden soil, peat and sand. The potting soil should not be too wet.

Watering: during the growing period, water 1~2 times a week. In midsummer, watering should be controlled and ventilation should be noted. If it is hot and humid, the leaves are prone to turning yellow and falling off.

Fertilizing: during the growing period, fertilize once every half month. In autumn, flower buds form, so supplement 1~2 applications of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer.

Light and temperature: kalanchoe is a short-day plant and is relatively sensitive to photoperiod. For plants that are growing and developing well, give short-day treatment (8~9 hours per day) for 3~4 weeks, and flower buds will appear and bloom.

Propagation methods for kalanchoe

Cuttings: the best results are achieved in May-June or September-October. Choose slightly mature fleshy stems, cut 5-6 cm long, insert them into a sand bed, water them and cover them with plastic film. Keep the room temperature at 15-20°C. After insertion, roots form in 15-18 days, and they can be potted in 30 days. Commonly use 10 cm pots. If there are not many seedlings, leaf cuttings can be used. Cut a robust and plump leaf from the petiole. After the cut is slightly dry, insert it obliquely or lay it flat on a sand bed, maintain humidity, and after about 10-15 days, roots can grow from the base of the leaf and new plants will grow.

Suggested planting combinations: Huangli, Hongzhiyu

Supplement: if the indoor temperature is on the low side, kalanchoe will only grow buds and delay flowering.