When should Kalanchoe start to be topped (and in which month it is no longer allowed to be topped)

Kalanchoe is a flower that many people like to grow. It has rich colors and bright flowers. Many flower lovers will grow several colors of Kalanchoe at home.

The growth process of Kalanchoe requires topping and pinching. The temperature starts to drop in September. The time of topping and pinching is determined according to the temperature and season. Generally, topping and pinching should be stopped in September, otherwise it will affect the flowering time .

Time to top and pinch the longevity flower

The natural flowering period of Kalanchoe is between November and February and March. During the growing season, you need to prune and top the plant constantly to allow it to grow more side branches. The more side branches there are, the more flowers will bloom on each branch, and the more flowers bloom, the more pots will be filled with flowers.

Therefore, the time for topping and pinching the top of Kalanchoe is generally from March to September . After the Kalanchoe has been dormant in summer, there will be a process of slow seedling recovery. The plants are resuming growth, and a large amount of nutrients begin to be transported to the flower buds.

The bud stage begins in October, which means that topping and pinching should be stopped in September, otherwise the flowering period will be delayed. Of course, the time to enter the bud stage varies depending on the light and temperature environment in different places.

Basically, topping and pinching should be stopped one month before the bud stage. The time to stop topping and pinching should be decided according to the temperature and light environment where you are.

Methods of topping and pinching the tips of Kalanchoe

The shape and height of Kalanchoe are controlled by pinching and topping. The pinching and topping time of Kalanchoe are different. The pinching time is earlier, usually when the seedling grows to about 6 cm and has 4.5 pairs of leaves, it is necessary to pinch the tip and top.

After pinching, the top will still grow upwards, and side buds will sprout on both sides. Generally, pinching and pinching are done several times. When it grows more than 10 cm, it is necessary to top it. The top buds that have been removed can be used for cuttings, and the survival rate is very high.

The specific positions of pinching, topping and topping can be referred to the figure below.

After the flowers of Kalanchoe fade, they also need to be topped and pruned. Usually, a lot of nutrients will be consumed after the flowering period. The withered flowers need to be pruned in time, and new side buds will grow from the top pruned places.

After pinching and topping in this way, the Kalanchoe plant will not only have a good-looking shape, but will also be more conducive to blooming more flowers next time.