Kalanchoe cultivation time

Kalanchoe , also known as Christmas Kalanchoe, is a common indoor ornamental plant. It is loved by people because of its long flowering period and easy maintenance. Kalanchoe has a variety of colors, and the flowers are compact and bright, making it very ornamental. Below, the editor will introduce the cultivation time of Kalanchoe, let’s take a look.

1. Cultivation time of Kalanchoe

1. Sowing time: Kalanchoe is usually sown in spring, approximately between March and May. This ensures that the seedlings will grow during the summer and bloom during the winter and early spring.

2. Cutting time: Kalanchoe can be propagated by stem cuttings, which can be done from late spring to early autumn, approximately from April to September. Choose healthy, mature stem segments, cut them, wait for the wound to dry slightly, and then insert them into moist medium.

3. Transplantation time: If you purchase seedlings or sow them yourself, you can transplant them into a larger pot after they grow a few true leaves, usually 6-8 weeks after sowing.

4. Flowering time: The natural flowering period of Kalanchoe is usually in winter and spring, but its flowering time can be controlled by adjusting the light and temperature. Kalanchoe requires short-day conditions to promote flower bud differentiation. Usually, receiving less than 12 hours of light per day can promote flowering.

5. Pruning time: Pruning after flowering can help the Kalanchoe maintain a compact plant shape and promote more flowers. Pruning can be done after flowering, usually in spring or summer.

6. Repotting time: Kalanchoe generally needs to be repotted every 1-2 years to provide new soil and larger growing space, usually in spring.

2. Cultivation method of Kalanchoe

1. Soil

It requires well-drained, fertile, loose soil. A mixture of leaf mold, garden soil and sand is usually used. You can add some perlite or vermiculite to the soil to improve aeration and drainage.

2. Lighting

Kalanchoe prefers plenty of sunlight, but can also tolerate semi-shady conditions. During the growing season, ensure it receives at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. During the flowering season in winter and early spring, the formation of flower buds can be promoted by reducing the light hours to no more than 10-12 hours a day.

3. Temperature

Kalanchoe has strong adaptability, but the most suitable growth temperature is 15-25℃. Avoid high and extremely low temperatures, the temperature in winter should not be lower than 10℃.

4. Watering

Kalanchoe is a succulent plant that does not require much water. Excessive watering can easily lead to root rot. The principle of watering is "water when dry", that is, wait until the soil surface is dry before watering, and water thoroughly when watering.

5. Fertilization

During the growing season, apply a diluted liquid fertilizer once a month to promote growth and flowering. Before flowering, the proportion of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be increased to promote flower bud differentiation.

The above is an introduction to the cultivation time of Kalanchoe. The cultivation time of Kalanchoe is mainly concentrated in spring and autumn. It can be propagated by leaf cuttings or stem cuttings. The flowering period is around January to April each year.