Growing Kalanchoe Plants

kalanchoe flowers

Kalanchoe are thick leaved succulents plants that are usually seen in garden centers or florist shops,which mainly originated from the land of Madagascar where it can grow outdoors.

Its clusters of tiny flowers produce a large bloom held aloft on stems above the majority of the foliage but when you wish a second bloom it is therefore a must you have to know how to take care of Kalanchoe.

This will include the light moderation in winter to allow bud formation and this may reward you with several seasons of the bright colorful flowers.

ar where it can grow outdoors. Its clusters of tiny flowers produce a large bloom held aloft on stems above the majority of the foliage but when you wish a second bloom it is therefore a must you have to know how to take care of Kalanchoe.

Growing Kalanchoe:

-This type of plant is grown through cuttings, the vegetative stems usually produce the best plants and roots quickly. The section of about 2-3 inch is cut and strip off the bottom leaves.

-The cutting is put to out in a warm,  dry place to allow formation of callus on the end, then plant the cutting in a per-moistened perlite and peat allowing the cutting be covered to the first leaf.

-Then enclose the entire pot with a plastic bag to allow moisture conservation and also promote the formation of a little terrarium.

After this place the pot in a bright window with an indirect light while watering it well.With all this conditions made and followed the cutting will take 14-21 days to develop roots and after this it will be ready to be transplanted.

Kalanchoe growing tips:

These are low-maintenance pretty plants, growing in the winter households with low humidity.Usually choose plants with plenty of closed flower buds, other than those in maximum bloom, and make sure to develop them fully.

Light:

The plant light requirement is high, preferably a window facing south in winter while bright indirect light or east-west window on summer. When your plant Kalanchoe is looking thin and leggy it means that it's not getting enough light.

Soil:

Kalanchoe plants does very fine in a good drainage potting mix designed for succulents and cacti, or mixed in plenty of sand or perlite to improve its drainage.

Temperatures:

Kalanchoes grows well in a normal indoor conditions, but should be put away from the drafts. Always keep

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your plant above 50F.

Water:

Over-watering may be the main killer of kalanchoes plant, therefore allow the kalanchoe plant to get dry between watering.  Then water continuously until it spills out on the bottom, then immediately dry off the drainage part. Avoid leaving kalanchoe sitting in water.

Fertilizer:

While it is blooming well, feed it weekly on balanced organic fertilizer.

Propagation:

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Its propagation is easy it's by leaf or stem cuttings, other varieties may develop plantlets which may be removed and potted.

Maintenance:

Remove fallen flowers to keep it clean, wiping and spraying can also be used to remove dust.

Flowering kalanchoes makes staples for florist trade, having their cheery blooms of clusters compact, the upright plants may surely brighten the windowsill.

Like holiday cactus and poinsettia, its bloom occurs in response to daylight length, therefore can be developed to bloom also during the winter darkest days.