What to do if the stem of Kalanchoe is too long (the reason why the flower stem grows too high and no leaves grow)

The reason why the stem of Kalanchoe is too long

Kalanchoe has won the love of many flower lovers for its compact plant shape, dense flowers and long flowering period, and the plant shape has a great influence on its ornamental value.

Many flower lovers' Kalanchoe flowers grow short, but when the buds are forming, the pedicels will grow very tall. When blooming, the weight of the flowers themselves will press the pedicels to the left and right, affecting the appreciation.

In addition, when the flower stalk of Kalanchoe is too long, the flower buds are small and weak, resulting in small flowers and small flowering. In fact, the flower stalk of Kalanchoe is too long, which is a manifestation of leggy growth.

Generally, the reason why Kalanchoe has only branches but no leaves may be due to improper maintenance or disease . In addition, if the stems of Kalanchoe grow very tall but no leaves grow underneath, it may need sunlight . Insufficient light will cause the branches of Kalanchoe to grow too tall, and the leaves will be thin and fine.

What should I do if the stem of Kalanchoe is too long?

Get more sun

After the Kalanchoe has flower buds, it needs more sunlight. Ensure at least six hours of direct sunlight every day to allow the flower buds to expand quickly. When blooming, the flowers will be large and colorful, and the flower buds will not dry up easily. Of course, it can also curb the excessive growth of the flower stalks. When blooming, the flowers will be clustered together, creating a colorful effect.

If the Kalanchoe flower buds are not exposed to enough light, the pedicels will become longer and the buds will become thinner. Some buds may even wither and fall off early due to insufficient photosynthesis. After flowering, the flowers will be small and pale in color, and the flowering period will be shortened accordingly.

Water less

The excessive growth of the stalk of Kalanchoe is mostly caused by high temperature and sufficient water. The cells divide quickly, and the stalks change every day. Although Kalanchoe requires more water than usual during the process of nurturing flower buds, you can't water it as you want. You still have to water it when it's dry and wet.

Just water the soil a little less each time. For example, water when the soil is 80% to 90% dry before. After the flower buds appear, water when the soil is 70% to 80% dry, just keep it slightly moist.

When the flower stalk of Kalanchoe grows too tall, timely water control can stop it from growing any further. If watering is not controlled, not only will the flower stalk grow too tall , but the flower buds will also dry out due to too much water, and there is also the risk of root rot.

Night lighting

When you find that the branches of the Kalanchoe are growing too long, in addition to increasing the light during the day, do not place it in a completely dark place at night. You can turn on a small night light to effectively prevent it from growing too long and make the flowers more compact when blooming.

Turning on a night light can also help promote flowering. For example, if your Kalanchoe has been in bud for a long time but just doesn't bloom, you can use an incandescent lamp to supplement the light at night, which is also useful.

This is because when there is no light, plants are respiring. Respiration is the process of converting various sugars, enzymes, etc. synthesized by photosynthesis into auxins for plant growth.

Turning on the night light will inhibit the respiration, so it will not grow as fast. On the contrary, if the pedicel of Kalanchoe is too short, it will be helpful to keep it in a completely dark environment except for the time when it is exposed to the sun during the day.

Most of the longevity flower stalks of flower lovers are caused by insufficient light, which needs to be paid attention to. Insufficient light will not only cause the flower stalks to grow too long, but also give the leaves of the longevity flower a growth advantage. As a result, they will take away too much nutrients, grow thick and green, and the flower buds will become thinner and smaller, and fewer and fewer.