When should I pluck the longevity flower and where should I pluck it?

1. Picking season

The tops of Kalanchoe are usually pinched in spring, when the climate warms up and the plants gradually grow new leaves. At this time, the plant will recover quickly, grow more new branches and leaves, and bloom more. For cuttings, it is usually necessary to pinch the top of the seedlings when they grow to about 4-6 cm, and then pinch them again around September or October. If it is a seedling from cuttings, pinching the top 2-3 times will be enough.

If you want to control the plant's growth height by pinching, you can do it between March and September. After September, try to avoid pinching the tips of the plants to avoid affecting flowering. Also, if you want the plant to have a fuller shape, you should do it when it just starts to grow vigorously. This will help the plant to have more branches.

2. Pinching position

Pinching after cuttings means removing the new buds at the top of the plant. The first pinching can keep the plant at a height of about 5 cm, and the excess should be removed. When pinching the tops again, do it at a height of about 12 cm when the plant is at a height of about 12 cm. Keep some branches and leaves when pinching, otherwise it will affect photosynthesis.