How to grow small longevity flowers and precautions

Growth habits of Kalanchoe miniata

The small kalanchoe likes a moist, warm and sunny environment. The suitable growth temperature is between 15-25 degrees. It will grow poorly if it is above 30 degrees, and it will stop growing if it is below 10 degrees. If the maintenance environment is relatively dark, it will cause the branches to be weak, the leaves to be thin and small, the number of flowers to decrease, and the color of the flowers to be dull. It is suitable for planting in slightly acidic sandy soil.

Light requirements: The small kalanchoe needs sunlight. If it is kept in a place with poor light, its growth will be hindered. It is best to get 8-9 hours of sunlight a day. Only with sufficient sunlight can it grow healthily. However, it cannot tolerate strong light in summer and needs proper shading after the summer.

How to grow small longevity flowers

When growing small kalanchoe, you need to choose loose, breathable, and well-drained soil. In spring and autumn, the plants must be exposed to sufficient sunlight. In summer, they can be placed in semi-shade for maintenance. Watering should follow the principle of watering thoroughly when the soil is dry. No water accumulation should occur. Fertilization is generally applied during the growing season and after flowering. The concentration should not be too high, and fertilization should be stopped in winter.

Watering the small Kalanchoe: The small Kalanchoe prefers a slightly moist environment, but cannot tolerate waterlogging. It is better to water it dry than wet. You can wait until the soil is completely dry and then water it thoroughly. Do not water it directly. You can water it around the flowerpot, and be careful not to splash on the leaves and flowers.

Fertilization of small Kalanchoe: Small Kalanchoe requires compound fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium during the growing period, and prefers potassium dihydrogen phosphate during the flowering period. Nitrogen fertilizer can promote the growth of branches and leaves, while phosphorus and potassium fertilizer and potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution help blooming. No matter which fertilizer is used, it should be diluted before irrigation to avoid fertilizer damage and affect plant growth.

Pruning of small Kalanchoe: When pruning small Kalanchoe, mainly cut the inner, upper and poorly growing branches. You can keep 4 flower branches on the main trunk, leaving 3-4 nodes on each flower branch, and the others can be pruned away. If there are extra yellow leaves and broken branches on them, they should be cut off together. In addition, if you want to promote its flowering, you can cut off the second pair of leaves under the flower branch together with its branches.

Precautions for caring for small longevity flowers

Small Kalanchoe likes sunlight and needs supplementary sunlight to maintain growth, but note that in May and June, you need to stop supplementing light to create a short-day environment. Watering needs to be based on the condition of the plant. Apply water normally in spring and autumn, and increase the frequency of watering in summer. The application of fertilizer is very important. Pay attention to the balance of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in the seedling stage. The suitable temperature is 17-27℃, and shade is provided to cool down in summer.