Contents:
- Kalanchoe silhouette
- Kalanchoe - position
- Kalanchoe - flower (color gallery)
- Kalanchoe irrigation
- Fertilization
- Kalanchoe - transplanting
- Breeding kalanchoe
- Protection
- Kalanchoe - how to trim?
More about the plant below:
Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana)
category : potted
position : sun
height : up to 0.3 m
wintering : room, 14-18oC
reaction soil : slightly acidic
preferences soil : light, sandy and humus, permeable
watering : little
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : red, white, yellow, pink, orange
shape : upright
period flowering : September-April
seeding : spring
reproduction:tip cuttings, sowing
persistence leaves : evergreen
application : rooms, balconies, terraces
pace of growth : fast
Kalanchoe silhouette
Kalanchoe is a succulent native to Madagascar. A characteristic feature of this perennial are flowers, which in the top part resemble corymbs.Full-flower forms and miniatures are becoming more and more fashionable.The last ones look very original, but they need to be watered more often.
Kalanchoe - position
Kalanchoe likes bright positions, but plants should not be exposed in direct sunlight in the morning and early afternoon hours.The optimum temperature for growing in summer conditions is from 18 to 23 ° C, in winter conditions - from 16 to 18 ° C.
Kalanchoe - flower (color gallery)
Kalanchoe flower creates corymbose-shaped inflorescences forming dense clusters.They are available in red, pink, white, orange or yellow. The plant has a fairly long flowering period, which makes it a widespread home decoration, especially in winter. If there are small children in the house, place the plant in a place that is difficult for them to reach. Lots of Kalanchoe are poisonous if consumed.
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana in yellow
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana in pink
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana in white
Kalanchoe irrigation
Kalanchoe has thick, fleshy leaves in which it accumulates food reserves, so it does not need to be watered frequently or abundantly . We reach for the watering can only when the surface of the substrate is completely dry. In winter, we water with smaller rations.
Kalanchoe fertilization
We feed succulents with fertilizer for flowering plants every 2 weeks. This occurs in the recommended period from May to August. It must be a complex two-component fertilizer that will ensure optimal growth.
Kalanchoe - transplanting
Faded plants are only suitable for compost, because it is very difficult to make them bloom again.If you want to try, darken the plants for about 4 weeks, 14 hours a day.Replant the plants every 2 years (in spring) into a slightly larger pot.
Breeding kalanchoe
Kalanchoe can be propagated through leaf cuttings. For this process, we choose he althy, firm leaves with a nice green color. We collect them when the day of sunlight is significantly longer. We place them in a permeable substrate, preferably mixed with sand or perlite. It is essential not to overflow the leaf cuttings as they accumulate water in the leaves.Otherwise they will rot. After about 4-5 weeks, young leafy shoots should appear. They should not be covered with foil due to the economical water management.
Kalanchoe protection
After shedding the lump, the roots start to rot.Water must therefore be rationed in moderation.The leaves of the plant are fleshy and store water very well.
Kalanchoe - how to trim?
To extend the flowering period, cut the faded Kalanchoe flowers at the base of the nearest leaf. The plant should be pruned right after flowering. It is important that the Kalanchoe is placed in a sunny place during the winter, otherwise the inflorescences may lengthen.
Shoots can be shortened even by half. It cannot be stated well enough what was an important factor that made the purchased Kalanchoe maintain its dwarf appearance. The stunting preparations most likely contributed to this.In its natural environment, it develops shoots and inflorescences unevenly, unlike those purchased in gardening wholesalers.
