Rules and tips for propagating Kalanchoe leaves

Kalanchoe blooming is a resident of the tropics, but this beautiful foreigner has found its place on the windowsills of our country.

People call this unique plant , a green first aid kit.

Indeed, Kalanchoe both heals and simply surprises with its flowering.

From our article you will learn: caring for a flowering Kalanchoe with a photo of the plant, what to do after flowering, how to prune the flower?

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When and how often does Kalanchoe bloom at home?

Kalanchoe is one of the most ornamental plants, which is valued primarily because of its long flowering, bright large flower caps of a wide variety of colors and shades.

When does Kalanchoe bloom?
Compact Kalanchoe often delight the eye when there is a snowstorm outside the window. And therefore, flowering period of Kalanchoe .
Flowering period: Kalanchoe can be in bloom already at the end of January, but sometimes it happens that they do not bloom, last a long time, then the plant drops them by the beginning of March.

And after a while it gains new ones, which bloom by the end of the month. Flowering continues throughout the spring .

But some varieties, mostly artificially bred, can bloom from March to the end of September with proper maintenance.

That is why it is impossible to answer the question of how many times a year and when Kalanchoe blooms .

Features of Kalanchoe

Before you begin to study the basic requirements for growing Kalanchoe, it would not be superfluous to understand a little what it is. In a word, it is impossible to describe what the plant looks like, because there are up to 200 species of it. There are varieties with round, oval, triangular and even tubular or lacy-pinnate leaves. Each of them is beautiful in its own way, and almost all of them are in bloom. This is not such a common occurrence among the Crassulaceae family, to which Kalanchoe belongs. But if in some species flowering can be seen very rarely, others bloom their buds every year.

Flowering Kalanchoe is a very beautiful sight. This usually occurs in the spring, but sometimes inflorescences appear even in winter if the plant is kept warm. The color scheme will delight you with variety and bright colors. There are white, red, pink, yellow varieties, for example, as in the photo below. Terry varieties of the crop look gorgeous with small but full flowers that look like miniature roses.

In general, 2 groups of Kalanchoe are most often distinguished:

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1. Medicinal. They are only two types of plants: Degremona and pinnate. The first has triangular, sharp leaves, dark green with purple spots on the bottom. The second leaves are monochromatic, green, covered with a bluish coating, and more rounded, only the very tip is sharp.
2. Beautifully flowering. They have a wide range of varieties with abundant, colorful and long-lasting flowering. Among them are Blossfeld, Kalandiva, its hybrid called Mix, as well as Rosalina, Mangina.

Separately, we can distinguish species that bloom, but very rarely and unremarkably. These include Kalanchoe tomentosa, dissected. These plants are grown for their beautiful decorative appearance. Their main advantage and decoration is the unusual shape of the leaf plates.

How to make it bloom?

Basic rules on how to care for Kalanchoe so that it blooms. By observing these conditions you will certainly achieve flowering:

• if Kalanchoe does not bloom , then the reason may be the lack of bright diffused light. If it is cloudy outside, your pet can be provided with an electric day using a lamp;
• How to get Kalanchoe to bloom ? To do this, it is necessary to maintain an optimal temperature: not lower than 10 degrees and not higher than 25.

The plant is not afraid of such changes, but you should not place Kalanchoe near heating devices, heat flows are harmful to the flower;

Watering should be done with soft water. Don't water very often.

Look, if the soil is completely dry, pour in a little water so that it covers the soil and is absorbed very quickly, you don’t have to spray it;

• wilted parts of the plant should be removed, as they will take away strength from new buds, and their flowering time may be noticeably reduced ;
• the flower likes to be replanted every two years in fresh soil; you can use regular soil for succulents or simply mix turf soil with sand and peat;
• Kalanchoe does not need special feeding; any liquid fertilizer for flowering plants is suitable;
• if Kalanchoe does not bloom for a long time, then you need to remember about the personal hygiene of the flower, regularly wipe the leaves with a damp cloth;
• the rest period , which consists in creating an artificial short daylight hours and a long one, up to 14 o'clock at night, from August to September, plays a major role.

Those who leave complain that the Kalanchoe no longer blooms. In fact, flowering can be provoked .

Kalanchoe blooming:

Caring for flowering Kalanchoe: pruning after flowering

Features of care

An important condition for caring for Kalanchoe is moderate watering, only when the soil dries out. Excess moisture leads to root rot and the development of fungal diseases

For the same reason, the pot must have good drainage. In summer, if the heat is very hot, you can water the plant daily, but in winter no more than once every two weeks. The earthen ball should be completely wet. The remaining moisture that has seeped into the pan is poured out. Air humidity does not play a role, however, a number of owners recommend spraying the Kalanchoe with warm water in the summer or bathing it in the shower from time to time - this washes away dust and also prevents the appearance of parasites, such as spider mites or mealybugs.

But in winter, moisture on the leaves can lead to disease and even death of the plant. This indoor flower is quite unpretentious to the composition of the soil, but in the warm season it needs feeding. Fertilize succulents once a month. Complex fertilizers for flowering plants are also periodically needed. It is recommended to use half the dose indicated on the package: excess fertilizer, especially in winter, can lead to plant disease or provoke the growth of green mass to the detriment of buds.

Regular pruning is important: during the period of active development, the central stem is pinched to stimulate the development of side shoots and form an attractive lush shape. After the Kalanchoe has faded, the old flower stalks need to be cut off. Otherwise, the plant may rot. Diseased and drying leaves and stems are also cut off.

To make Kalanchoe bloom, it needs to be provided with a period of rest in winter. The temperature should not be higher than +16 °C, and the duration of daylight should not be more than 8–10 hours, but with bright lighting. If possible, the plant should be in a room where the lights are not turned on in the evenings. Otherwise, it is recommended to cover it with a thick paper bag. Such conditions must be maintained for at least a month and a half.

The rules for caring for flowering Kalanchoe also require regular replanting. This is done at the end of March or after the end of flowering, selecting a container 3–4 cm larger than the previous one. Young plants need to be replanted annually, adults - once every 2-3 years, in between simply replacing the top layer of soil with fresh one.

Why doesn't it bloom?

What to do if ornamental Kalanchoe stops blooming at home?

After sunlight is returned to it, it is worth feeding it with fertilizer; how to make Kalanchoe bloom at home and in winter? To do this, you need to organize a short daylight hours for him, lasting 8 hours.

After a month of living in this mode, the Kalanchoe begins to bloom .

But flowering of Kalanchoe at home throughout the year is typical mainly for young plants that bloom for the first year.

Kalanchoe diseases

In order to ensure the full growth and development of the plant after its propagation using a leaf, it is necessary to monitor it. When the first signs of the disease appear, it is necessary to immediately provide treatment for Kalanchoe. Most often this plant becomes infected with the following diseases:

• Kalanchoe virus
• Greening of petals
• Leaf ringspot virus
• Late blight
• Powdery mildew
• Gray rot
• Stem rot

If a white powdery coating appears on the underside of the leaves, the plant may be infected with powdery mildew. This plant can also attack flowers. Kalanchoe tissues under the coating are brown in color. If the disease is mild, it is necessary to use fungicides. In preventive measures, it is necessary to choose varieties that are resistant to this disease.

Kalanchoe virus is characterized by bulge and deformity. Young foliage turns light green. When this disease appears, it is necessary to isolate and destroy infected plants. If the petals of Kalanchoe flowers become smaller and greener, then this indicates greening of the petals. In this case, it is also necessary to isolate and destroy the plant.

When gray rot appears, the affected tissues of this plant are characterized by softness and wateriness. With high air humidity, a gray coating forms on the leaves of this plant.

When a disease appears, it is necessary to remove the affected areas of the plant. In winter, it is imperative to reduce the humidity in the room. If this disease is present, plants should not be sprayed under any circumstances. When late blight occurs, individual parts of the plant wither and then dry out. The spread of this disease begins from the base of the stem. Diseased plants must be destroyed and the rest kept at a very low percentage of humidity.

When watery black spots of rot appear, stem rot can be judged. When this disease appears, the shoots can die. If you examine the plant under a magnifying glass, you can see small white sporangia. If this disease occurs, the diseased Kalanchoe must be isolated. Initially, Kalanchoe is sprayed with insecticides, and if this does not bring results, it is destroyed.

Kalanchoe has bloomed

What to do after flowering? Caring for Kalanchoe after flowering :

• if the flower is already “tired” , you need to cut off the old withered leaves;
• flowers with peduncles, put it in a cold place;
• When new shoots appear, it is best to pinch them at a level of no more than three rows of leaves from the root, otherwise the plant will look “disheveled,” and this should be done until about the end of November.

Kalanchoe needs renewal after flowering.
This is very simple to do - by cutting in the spring. And buds will appear on the new, very young plants, which will turn into flowers faster than the old ones.

What to do with faded Kalanchoe flowers - cut and let the plant die. Kalanchoe is not the most capricious flower . With proper care, even a novice gardener can handle it, and it will respond with delightful long-lasting flowering and will decorate your home.

Types of pruning Kalanchoe

There are several stages in this process and each of them has different goals.

It’s worth paying attention to this, because both the appearance of the plant and its health depend on timely and competent pruning and formation of the bush.

Forming a bush correctly

This procedure has its own subtleties that should be studied in more detail.

• Before you start pruning, you need to know exactly the varietal identity of the plant. The features of crown formation also depend on this.
• If you have just recently purchased a flower, then you should not start pruning right away. The plant must take root in its new location. Take a break.
• In winter, when Kalanchoe is dormant, pruning is not recommended.
• All instruments must be disinfected before and after procedures to avoid infection. The knife, pruning shears or scissors must be sharp.
• If you manually pick off the leaves and inflorescences, the Kalanchoe may begin to fade.
• It is recommended to carry out the pruning procedure either in the morning or in the evening. During this period, try to place the pot with the bush in a place where the sun's rays do not fall on it.
• When you have trimmed, the cut areas should be immediately sprinkled with crushed charcoal or activated carbon.
• If the flower has just been transplanted, wait a few weeks to prune it so that the plant can take root and adapt.
• When you see that a bush is suffering from an invasion of pests, then only after they have been completely destroyed is it worth pruning.

First trim

It is carried out for preventive purposes. The most suitable period for this procedure is spring. Here's what you need to know.

1. When the flower wakes up, after 30 days the first pruning should be done. At this stage, several leaves at the tops of the shoots are removed.
2. After the procedure, it is not recommended to place the bush on the south or southeast side of the room so that it does not begin to grow too actively. The appearance of the Kalanchoe will then quickly lose its neatness.

Sample for preventive purposes

As the plant grows quite actively, this type of pruning is relevant. There are several reasons why this procedure is necessary.

• In places where shoots and leaves were previously cut off, new shoots begin to form in the axils and buds. It is also necessary to remove several leaves from them so that the crown remains formed according to your idea.
• Inspect the plant regularly and remove all dry or rotten parts immediately, then the Kalanchoe will be healthy and you don’t have to be afraid of the appearance of various rots.
• The lower shoots of the bush gradually shed their leaves and become bare. The view is unattractive. Therefore, the recommendation is this: as the flower grows, remove the bare lower branches. In this case, only fresh and juicy green young foliage will remain.
• In summer, the upper shoots begin to stretch out very actively. In order for the laterals to grow and the shape of the bush to be lush, the tops should be pinched.

If the top shoots have grown to 10 - 12 cm, then they can safely be used for propagation. This is very simple and does not require any effort - placed in water at room temperature, the leaves and cuttings sprout roots after a while. You can plant a young plant in the ground.

What to do after flowering

The active flowering period of this decorative flower begins at the end of winter and continues into the spring months. The specificity of the development of Kalanchoe is such that peduncles are formed precisely at a time when daylight hours are short.

1. In the case when the second half of the spring period has already begun, but flowering does not occur, then 3 - 4 upper leaves on each shoot are pruned - this procedure will force the bush to develop flower stalks more actively.
2. There is no need to wait for all the branches to dry out and all the petals to fall off after flowering. Prune as soon as you see the flowering has finished. Then, at the cut site, young branches with leaves and new buds will immediately begin to form. It is better to remove faded shoots at the root to prevent the entire plant from drying out.
3. After pruning the Kalanchoe after the flowering period is completed, it is necessary to give it time to rest and rest. To do this, place the flower in a dark and cool place where there is no sun and the air temperature does not exceed + 15 - 17 degrees Celsius. At this time, you need to water very little - only once every 20 days.

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So. You bought a beautiful lush Kalanchoe bush. He delighted you all summer with his splendor. And then I got offended. It has bloomed, its branches are long, and its leaves are sticking out here and there. And he doesn’t give flowers anymore. And you seem to have taken proper care of it, watered it heartily all winter, fertilized it, bought special lamps. This means that he needs to have light for at least 15 hours a day. But he doesn’t! It sticks out like a scarecrow in a pot and doesn’t have the decorativeness it used to have.

How to make Kalanchoe bloom at home? Very simple. We need to dance around him less and indulge all sorts of whims. You need to give him a “sweet” life. Then it will bloom like a little one. Now let's figure out what needs to be done.

For any plant, flowering is reproduction. And it comes when hard times come. That is, the plant understands that it only has a little time left to live. Therefore, it is urgent to bring offspring. Or, on the contrary, the pet will rejoice that it survived the difficult time and will bloom with joy. One way or another, we need to make life a little more difficult for the capricious Kalanchoe.

That is, we create an artificial winter. The plant is native to the tropics. And the cold season there is not our snow and frost at all. Tropical winter includes:

• cold air
• short daylight hours
• little precipitation
• poor rocky soil

It is from this knowledge that we will dance. We will keep Kalanchoe in extreme conditions throughout the cold season. And in the spring... what will happen - read below.

Application of Kalanchoe

The stems and leaves are used for medicinal purposes. Juice, ointments, and tinctures from Kalanchoe are used to treat ear diseases, skin diseases, oral diseases, and eye diseases. Kalanchoe juice is obtained from crushed and squeezed leaves of the plant, store it in a dark place and use it within two weeks.

An alcohol tincture is made from one part juice and five parts 70% alcohol. Mix and store in a dark place. When instilled into the nose, dilute the tincture with water in a ratio of one part tincture and five parts water.

Kalanchoe is an amazing plant that can not only please the eye of amateur gardeners, but also has medicinal properties.

Little precipitation

It snows here in winter, and it rains in the south. In the tropics, winter is the driest time of the year. Maybe once a month a cloud will come and splash a little water. And there is no dew, because there is no daytime heat either.

So we do the same. Starting from October and ending in February, we water Kalanchoe once a month. We don’t look at its offended drooping leaves. He is deceiving you. It's a succulent! And its shoots contain enough moisture to withstand dry times.

All you have to do is fall for his trick once and water more often, that’s it. You can say goodbye to spring blooms until next year.

By the way, it’s difficult to call it watering. Light soil moisture. And even then, only because the air in the apartment in winter is often dry.

Advice. To avoid forgetting the next watering date, write it down on your calendar. Or, even more convenient, put a note in your phone. At the right time, it will remind you with a call about the need to water.

Kalanchoe - home care

Lighting

For normal growth, any place in the house that receives even a little sunlight is suitable. The plant grows well in partial shade or in diffuse sunlight.

When exposed to direct sunlight, the color of the leaves along the edges will change, they become reddish.

The ideal place in the house would be an east or west window

, with not very intense lighting. Blooming Kalanchoe prefers an eastern or south-eastern window.

During Kalanchoe flowering in spring and autumn, additional lighting will be needed.

Insufficient light causes plants to stretch out

, the upper leaves turn pale and the lower ones die.

Temperature

The plant tolerates temperature changes calmly. Therefore, starting from 10 degrees, it can be taken out into the fresh air. During the summer-autumn period, the plant can be left on the balcony.

The plant tolerates heat in the summer months well, but it is necessary to increase the frequency of watering.

The optimal temperature is considered to be: 23-25 ​​degrees in summer, 12-16 degrees in winter

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Watering

Kalanchoe accumulates moisture in its leaves and withstands drought or, for example, your absence. Plants are afraid of stagnant water.

Watering must be done abundantly to wet the entire lump of earth, but the remaining moisture must be drained.

Decide for yourself the correct frequency of watering; the earthen ball should dry out between waterings.

More often, watering is carried out in the summer heat; in winter, the interval between waterings is 10-14 days.

If you flood the plants, the roots will begin to rot, and various rots and fungi will appear.

Humidity

At home, Kalanchoe does not need spraying. It is especially dangerous to spray in winter. If the leaves are covered in dust, the best way to get rid of it is to wipe it with a damp cloth or, alternatively, wash it in the shower.

Trimming

In order for plants to bloom, they must be pruned radically. Trim the flower stalks as low as possible so that the remaining parts do not rot.

All bad looking and old parts of the plant must be removed. Young and strong shoots, after pruning, are suitable for propagation.

In summer, pinch off the tops to form side shoots and protect the plant from growing.

Video - Pinching decorative Kalanchoe

Top dressing

About once a month, Kalanchoe needs to be fed using fertilizers for succulents.

Complex fertilizers are used for flowering Kalanchoe

, otherwise the plant will not bloom.

Attention:

an excess of fertilizers is dangerous for Kalanchoe.

When feeding, it is better to dilute half the dose or a third according to the instructions of the drug used. Do not fertilize in winter.

Reproduction

Kalanchoe is a fast-growing plant and therefore reproduces easily.

For reproduction

Young shoots that remain after pruning or are cut specifically for propagation are suitable.

Shoots are approximately 10-12 cm long. 4-6 lower leaves are removed from them and planted at this depth in a pot with loose, fertile soil.

Roots will appear from the axils of the torn lower leaves in the ground. After planting, compact the soil around the shoot and water along the edges of the pot (so that the shoot in the ground wilts a little, do all other watering as usual, over the entire surface).

There is no need to cover the plant during propagation. Place the pot in a warm place with partial shade.

Poor rocky soil

The tropics are not only jungles with a rich substrate of centuries-old compost. The tropics are also deserts, mountainous and lowland. It is in the mountains with rocky, poor soil that most species of Kalanchoe grow. There is nothing special to eat there, and the root system also has nowhere to develop.

And look what you have? The pot is the size of a good tub; you carry fertilizer almost by the shovelful. What flowers do you like? Your Kalanchoe is simply fattening. We urgently need to change everything!

We take a tiny container for planting. Just a little more than the root system, maybe a centimeter at most. We collect the soil like this:

We take everything in equal parts. There is no doubt that the mixture turns out to be cruel and rough. But it is the closest to natural realities. So we transplant the Kalanchoe into it. Let him find out where crayfish spend the winter and how to deprive their hosts of flowering.

Naturally, no fertilizers. Not a drop at all. And even give a crumb of organic matter to another flower. Kalanchoe will catch up in the spring and summer, when you treat it with fertilizing for its lush and bright flowering.

How to achieve flowering

Thus, caring for Kalanchoe is not difficult, but why do many gardeners complain about the lack of flowering? How to care for Kalanchoe in this case:

The plant must be frequently trimmed and shoots pinched. It is after such procedures that flower buds are formed, in addition, the bush will be lush and more compact

If the flower begins to stretch in length, you should also pay attention to the lighting; it may not be enough. In general, pruning will be enough to add fullness; Another secret to forcing flowers is strictly limited daylight hours

7-8 hours of bright lighting is enough, then the pot is covered with a box, bucket or other suitable object for 10 hours. After a couple of weeks of manipulation, flower stalks will be visible. It is best to slightly increase the frequency of watering at this time; A common mistake many gardeners make is to give the flower a drought. In nature, many plants easily tolerate a lack of moisture, but in apartment conditions, even succulents can die. The soil should dry out completely between waterings, but completely drying it out will lead to the death of the root system. Then, with abundant watering, the Kalanchoe will simply rot, and there is no need to talk about flowering.

Important! Do not forget to also replant your green friend in fresh soil in time. The fact is that the soil is quickly depleted even with regular fertilization.

Therefore, once every six months it is better to transplant the flower into a slightly larger pot.

Using a peat tablet

Let's pinch everything!

Well, do you think this is where all the dancing ends? But they didn’t guess right! Now your beloved Kalanchoe will try to deceive you again. He will increase shoots. Hard and diligent. To turn into that same hated scarecrow with long branches.

What to do? Pluck! Mercilessly and without pity. Without missing a single escape. We wait for three leaves to appear, and tear off the rudiment of the fourth along with a piece of the cutting. We continue this haircut until the end of February. By this moment you will have a neat round and dense bush, and not a line that has a bow on the side.

Pests affecting Kalanchoe

Multi-clawed mites

When multi-clawed mites appear on Kalanchoe, the leaves and petioles become covered with brown scabs. Plant tissues harden and become distorted. The foliage stops growing, and its edges begin to curl inward.

When examining the plant, you can see that small white glassy mites have settled on it. They appear in damp rooms with elevated air temperatures. If parasites are detected, they should be washed off with soapy water and further treated with insecticides.

If aphids appear on Kalanchoe

When infested by aphids, Kalanchoe turns yellow, the leaves become deformed and become covered with sticky parasite secretions. Over time, they fall off, and the buds dry out without blooming. Most often, infection occurs in the spring.

In addition to the fact that aphids are the most dangerous pests for Kalanchoe, they quickly colonize neighboring plants. They suck plant juices from flowers, injecting their own poison into them, and the sticky substances they secrete clog the pores of the plant and prevent them from breathing.

If small green or black insects move along the shoots and inflorescences, urgent measures must be taken to destroy them. This is done by treating the plants with a solution of green or laundry soap and spraying with insecticides.

Aphids usually enter the room with newly acquired plants. Therefore, before placing them in the house, you need to quarantine them, keep them separate from the rest for several weeks and monitor their condition.

Mealybugs

When Kalanchoe is infected with mealybugs, the leaf veins and petioles become covered with a white waxy coating in which the parasites live. When treating, the heavily affected parts of the plant are first removed, and then treated with an insecticide or special mineral oils.

Shchitovka

The scale insect is similar in appearance to an aphid with a waxy shell, and it also sucks all the juices from the plant. This leads to the leaves turning yellow, falling off, and plant growth and flowering stop.

Its surface becomes covered with a sticky coating (honeydew), on which the development of sooty fungus begins. Infection usually occurs in dry and stuffy rooms .

The difficulty of dealing with adult scale insects lies in the fact that the wax shell reliably protects it from chemical exposure. Therefore, along with this, mechanical methods must also be used. To do this, use a cotton swab or a soft brush soaked in alcohol to remove insects from the plant. Next, you can spray with any insecticide.

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After flowering

After you have had enough of the flowers, you can’t let things take their course. It is imperative to cut off the flower stalks just below the leaves. And continue to form the plant until the beginning of November. And there we repeat the cycle again and arrange an artificial winter.

Moreover, throughout the flowering period we make sure to pamper and pamper the flower. We water regularly and fertilize periodically. We don’t touch the shoots and leaves for now, we give plenty of light. During this period, the Kalanchoe will gain enough nutrients to survive the harsh winter.

Varieties

Kalanchoe is a tropical flower native to South America, Asia and Africa. What many people know about this flower is that it is very beautiful. But few people realize that these are also medicinal plants.

Today there are quite a few varieties of Kalanchoe. All of them belong to the group of succulents. Each variety has its own characteristics, which extend to home care, flowering and reading the nuances, which we will discuss below.

Kalandiva

Kalanchoe Kalandiva, like all other species of this plant, belongs to the Crassulaceae family. Flowers of this species are characterized by fairly simple care, since this plant is unpretentious. The only thing that should be taken into account when caring for it is the following parameters:

• length of daylight hours. For a flower to bloom, the duration of daylight should be no more than 10 hours;
• moderate watering;
• absence of cold drafts and direct sunlight.

By observing these three parameters and standard plant care, you will get a flowering bush. The plant blooms for a long time. Peduncles are collected in lush inflorescences. Flower colors can be very diverse: red, pink, yellow, etc.

The flower itself has the appearance of a compact bush that has a thick stem. It has fleshy and neat leaves. They can be velvety or smooth. The maximum height of the bush is 3 cm. It should be noted that representatives of this variety do not grow in the wild, since they are all the result of human breeding activity.

Degremona

Kalanchoe Degremona is also very common as a flower grown at home. This variety of Kalanchoe is also called Bryophyllum Degremon. The plant is native to Madagascar.

Representatives of this variety are succulents with strong stems. Moreover, the stem itself is straight and has a woody area at the base. The stem has opposite and petiolate fleshy leaves. The leaf blade has a dark green color and a triangular-elongated shape. Moreover, purple-pink stains are noted on the lower part of the leaf blade. Small plants form on the edges of the leaves. They are called “Kalanchoe babies”.

This variety is characterized by large, bell-shaped flowers. They are pink-violet in color. These species bloom in winter, which is their distinguishing feature. Caring for such a plant also involves timely watering (avoiding excess moisture), preventing direct sunlight from entering the pot and cold drafts.

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Cirrus

All types of Kalanchoe have medicinal properties to a greater or lesser extent. But among the 200 different varieties, Kalanchoe Pinnate has the most pronounced medicinal properties. At the same time, this variety is also characterized by pronounced decorative characteristics.

Representatives of this species are found in the wild and native to Southeast Asia and South America. Here the plant can reach 1.5 m in height. But at home, if there are restrictions, it looks like a small bush. The stem is described as erect, fleshy and lignified in its lower part. The leaves have large ovate or elliptical blades. Moreover, this form is most pronounced at the bottom of the stem. The sheet plate has corrugated edges.

But the upper leaves will be folded, pinnately dissected and oval. The leaf itself is dark green, but some varieties have red or yellowish hues. Representatives of this species, like Degremona, form “babies” on the sheets.

This Kalanchoe blooms with large greenish-pink flowers. They are located in panicles at the tops of the stem. After flowering, a fruit is formed - a leaflet. Characterized by irregular flowering. The first flowers may appear in the second year of life.

Caring for the plant is also not difficult. Fertilizers can be added to the pot when watering, but watering should only be done when an earthen crust has formed. It is not recommended to place the pot in direct sunlight, or at the intersection of cold air currents.

Benta

Kalanchoe Benta is a plant that is capable of accumulating moisture in its fleshy and thick leaves, forming its reserves. Therefore, care here involves rare watering. The juice of this variety has medicinal properties.

The flower is a subshrub with powerful branches. At home, it can reach a height of 1 m. The leaves on the stem are arranged in 6 pairs and are quite large. They have a round shape.

The plant forms an umbellate inflorescence, which consists of white flowers. Their petals are obovate. Characterized by abundant flowering in April-May. Feeding and care of representatives of this species is carried out by analogy, as for other succulents.

Blossfeld

Kalanchoe Blossfeld is perhaps the most popular indoor plant after Kalandiva. A very unpretentious flower, so caring for it is quite simple. The advantages of growing this variety at home include the following:

• compact size. The maximum height of the bush is 40 cm;
• rich color palette. Breeders have developed a wide variety of plants with different bud colors;
• pronounced medicinal properties of leaf juice. The juice of this type has healing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Caring for the plant at home includes fertilizing, pruning branches (as for Kalandiva), and avoiding drafts and direct sunlight.

Beharskoe

Kalanchoe Beharskoe is a small-sized semi-shrub succulent plant. It grows in the wild on the island of Madagascar, as well as Southeast and South Asia. The plant has a thin stem that branches weakly. Towards the bottom it becomes completely bare. At home it reaches a height of 40 cm.

Olive green leaves form on the stem. The leaf plate itself can be triangular or wedge-shaped. It is wavy at the edges. The leaf is covered with a gray waxy coating and has drooping. This variety blooms quite rarely and produces small, light yellow flowers with a loose inflorescence.

Care involves periodically trimming the top to avoid strong stretching of the plant in the pot. Propagation occurs by cuttings from the cut off top or leaves. An annual spring replanting is required. The plant requires rare watering, which is greatly reduced in winter. During flowering, intense lighting is needed.

Felt

Felt Kalanchoe has the appearance of a small subshrub on which fleshy drooping leaves are formed. The leaf blade has a grayish tint. At the same time, its ends seem to be slightly burned. Care here is standard, as for any type of Crassulaceae.

Marble

Marbled Kalanchoe also belongs to the group of succulents. Has many names. This plant is often called large-flowered or Somali Kalanchoe. Ethiopia is considered the birthplace of this variety. The plant itself in the wild looks like a half-meter-long subshrub. Green leaves form on the stem, which over time begin to turn gray and become covered with brown or lilac spots.

The leaf blade itself has an ovoid shape, which begins to taper towards the base. There is a notch at the edge of the sheet. Blooms with white flowers. This plant is easy to care for. Watering it should be done infrequently. You need to place the pot in a well-lit place.

Mangina

Kalanchoe Mangina is an ampelous species that is very similar in appearance to the Blossfeld variety. The difference between these two species is that Mangina has larger flowers. During flowering they droop rather than remain erect. The flowering period occurs in the spring. Caring for it at home is similar to the Blossfeld variety.

Large-flowered

Kalanchoe grandiflora grows wild in India. It has the appearance of a subshrub that can reach half a meter in height. The stem has green leaves, but when exposed to the sun over time they acquire a reddish tint.

This variety blooms with pale yellow flowers, which are collected in umbrella-shaped inflorescences. Flowering occurs in spring (May). The resulting flowers have a very pleasant smell. Care is similar to the marble variety of Kalanchoe.

paniculate

Kalanchoe paniculata is a herbaceous perennial plant that can reach a height of 60 cm. Ovate leaves are formed on the stem, which taper towards the base. The leaf blade is 7 cm wide and 15 cm long. The closer to the base of the stem, the thicker the leaves become. At the end of the stem, the leaves are small and silvery-white in color. The formation of “children” is characteristic. The flower blooms in late spring. It produces yellow flowers up to 1.5 cm long.

Fiery

Kalanchoe fiery or bluish is a plant that is native to Somalia. It looks like a perennial low herbaceous plant. It reaches a height of no more than 40 cm. The stem has ovoid leaves smaller than those of Kalanchoe paniculate. They are broadly rounded on one side. The plant blooms with bright orange and bright red flowers, which are collected in umbrella-shaped inflorescences. Caring for a plant at home is also not difficult.

Tubeflower

Kalanchoe trumpetiflora grows in Madagascar. It is a tall subshrub with narrow green leaves with brown spots. Blooms with red flowers.

Dissected

Kalanchoe dissected is native to Africa. Has fleshy shoots. The leaves are green, fleshy and dense, with a waxy coating. Produces yellow-orange flowers. All of the above varieties are excellent for growing at home and will be an excellent addition to your “apartment garden.”

Possible reasons for lack of flowers

Under normal conditions, Kalanchoe produces buds once a year. The flowering period occurs in winter, approximately at the end of January-beginning of February. Most of the associated problems are associated with this specific time of bud ripening.

Most often, Kalanchoe does not bloom at home due to improper care. Also, problems with the plant arise after transplantation, due to the stress that this procedure causes . If the rules of care are violated, the succulent either does not bloom at all, or produces buds that soon fall off.

Violation of containment conditions

There are many reasons why Kalanchoe begins to grow incorrectly. Most often they are associated with erroneous conditions of detention. Because of this, the flowering time of the succulent shifts, which leads to diseases and weakening of the plant’s immunity, putrefactive processes and other problems.

Lack of light

The most common reason why Kalanchoe does not bloom and grows upward is a lack of sunlight. This plant is quite sun-loving, and does not always manage to get enough energy in the temperate zone.

This problem is especially acute in winter, when the plant usually blooms. Due to the fact that buds appear on the branches, it requires more and more solar energy. At the same time, daylight hours are constantly decreasing.

If, before the beginning of the flowering period, the Kalanchoe grows upward and actively produces new shoots, it means it is looking for the sun. To avoid this, in winter you need to additionally illuminate the plant with lamps. They can be purchased at a specialty store.

Low temperatures

Because Kalanchoe does not hibernate during the cold season, low temperatures may prevent it from blooming. Exotic indoor plants feel most comfortable when the mercury is in the range of 15 to 18 degrees. Kalanchoe is no exception.

If it gets colder in the room before or during the flowering period, the plants stop blooming so as not to waste extra energy on buds.

The gardener must also ensure that there are no sudden temperature changes in the room. A normal fluctuation in the mercury column within a day is considered to be a difference of 3-4 degrees. If the temperature changes by 6 or more degrees, the succulent may drop the buds that have already appeared or not release them at all.

Care errors

Caring for Kalanchoe at home is not difficult, but it requires compliance with certain conditions. If they are neglected, the plant may stop blooming or die altogether. Particular attention should be paid to watering and fertilizing.

Lack of nutrition

The flower is absolutely not demanding of fertilizers, but if you do not add them to the water for irrigation at all, over time the succulent will deplete the soil. It will be impossible to restore the nutritional value of the soil in the future, and only replanting can solve the problem. If there are few useful microelements in the soil, only leaves grow on Kalanchoe, and buds do not even set

In order for the plant to bloom on time, you need to take care of feeding not only before the start of the period, but throughout the entire calendar year before it. The soil should be fertilized constantly and according to a predetermined schedule.

1. In summer and spring, fertilizer is mixed into water for irrigation once every 7-10 days.
2. In autumn, you need to fertilize the soil at least once every two weeks.
3. In winter, despite the fact that the plant does not hibernate, it is fed rarely - once a month, but this is still extremely important. One missed fertilizer during the cold season can result in the plant not producing any more buds that season.

How to care?

Kalanchoe is an unpretentious and hardy plant that can be grown in almost any conditions. Even novice flower growers are able to cope with the growing process, since this picky flower can forgive most mistakes in care.

Watering

For irrigation, you must use warm and soft water that has settled well. You should not water the flower often, but only after the top level of the soil has dried. During care, care must be taken to ensure that the soil does not dry out. If it dries completely, the plant will begin to drop its leaves. In winter, Kalanchoe is watered only on the third day after the soil mixture has dried. Experienced gardeners feed the flower using a tray.

Feeding and fertilizers

Kalanchoe at home loves various feedings. You can use any additives intended for cacti. It is recommended to feed it once every couple of weeks after the second ten days of May.

Bloom

As a rule, flowering continues from November to March. In rare cases, its duration will be less than 4 months. Since Kalanchoe reproduces vegetatively in most cases, it is very difficult to achieve the appearance of flowers.

To make Kalanchoe bloom, you need to remember several rules:

compliance with the temperature regime (25 degrees during the day, 17 at night); you need to water the flower twice as often; It is important to increase the amount of light; in some cases it will not be possible to do without a phytolamp.

Sometimes after a succulent has bloomed, some gardeners try to get another bloom. This procedure is possible, but is not considered recommended, since after it the flower will only be able to bloom again after several seasons. In most cases, reblooming is used to “separate” large plants and place them in different pots.

In order for Kalanchoe to bloom again, you need to create the following conditions for 3-4 weeks:

• temperature regime – 13-14 degrees;
• The duration of daylight hours should not exceed 8 hours.

In winter time

In winter, you need to remember that the plant is tropical, so it will not like the temperature at which the thermometer drops below 10 degrees. Since winter is the time of flowering, it is recommended to place the flower on the south side of the home.

Trimming

Formation is carried out by trimming long shoots. Some varieties of Kalanchoe may have stems that, due to their length, bend over the pot. It is recommended to plant such cuttings along the edges of the pot. After some time, they will be able to take root, grow and hang attractively.

How to make Kalanchoe bloom

There are some features of agricultural technology that allow you to provoke the beginning of flowering. This procedure brings severe stress to the plant, but in some situations such a risk is justified. For example, flowering stimulation is used if the succulent is sick and it is necessary to urgently obtain seeds for sowing, so that if the plant dies, the gardener will have its seedlings.

There are several ways to achieve Kalanchoe flowering:

1. Creating a stressful situation in which the plant will produce buds to spread its seeds before dying. The amount of lighting cannot be reduced. You can only experiment with watering and fertilizing. If you water and feed the succulent 2 weeks before the start of the flowering period, and then stop taking care of it, then it will definitely bloom a little later than expected. After collecting the seeds, you can continue to care for the plant as usual.
2. You can help Kalanchoe bloom with the help of stimulants , which are sold in specialized stores. To avoid harming the succulent, you should not purchase a general purpose mixture. You need to choose a special flowering stimulator for Kalanchoe, otherwise the plant may get sick or lose its medicinal properties for a long time. The substance is mixed into the water for irrigation immediately before the start of the flowering period.
3. Additional feeding . This method does not help to provoke the appearance of flowers, but helps the succulent maintain them. If the Kalanchoe has experienced a disease or other harmful stress before flowering (due to lack of light or temperature changes), then at the moment the buds appear, its soil must be additionally fertilized.
4. The flowering process can be stimulated by pinching the side runs. The less vitality and energy the succulent spends on them, the more it will be able to give to its flowers. Only young shoots that are actively growing and require special attention can be pruned. Removing main branches or old leaves may only delay the appearance of buds.

Kalanchoe, like many ornamental plants, is valued for its flowers. The plant produces buds in winter, which is quite rare even for exotic indoor succulents. If for some reason the flowering period is missed, this leads not only to disappointment for the gardener, but also to a weakening of the Kalanchoe’s immunity. To avoid this, you need to follow the rules of care and maintenance, and also know a few tricks that can artificially provoke the process of the appearance of buds.

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Kalanchoe flower: how to care and what it loves

Good lighting without direct sunlight in the summer will provide the plant with good chlorophyll photosynthesis. At the same time, the direct rays of the summer sun are destructive for it. The winter sun is not so hot, and in winter the plants can be placed on a south-facing window. Leaving Kalanchoe in the shade with poor lighting is not recommended, as this depresses the plant. You can't wait for flowering.

For abundant flowering from August to December, it is necessary to shorten the plant’s daylight hours to 10 hours in bright light, that is, create a Madagascar summer. From 8 to 18 o'clock the plant is in bright light, the rest of the time it is under a hood or in a closet. Such conditions during the dormant period will help to achieve long-term abundant flowering.

There are other techniques on how to care for Kalanchoe at home to achieve flowering:

1. Water once a month with fertilizers for flowering plants and cacti. In August, increase the proportion of phosphorus in fertilizer mixtures.
2. The temperature is within 18 degrees during the rest period.
3. Pruning plants at the beginning of the dormant period, in August.
4. Compliance with plant care cycles: replanting and fertilizing in the spring, activation of growth in the summer, dormancy and pruning in the fall.

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The fresh air of the balcony and the ventilation of the apartment are pleasant for the flower. Therefore, Kalanchoe often decorates balconies with its greenery all summer long. It blooms in winter. Water the flower regularly, but not abundantly. It tolerates drought better than waterlogging. In winter, watering is carried out half as often. Dust from the leaves is removed in the shower once a month or with a damp cloth. This flower does not like spraying, and the leaves with pubescence do not tolerate moisture at all. Only settled soft water is used.

The pruning mentioned in plant care measures is very important for decorative purposes. How to trim Kalanchoe at home during care can be understood if you know the meaning of the operation:

1. Only after flowering has stopped, they begin to form a beautiful crown, removing old flower stalks and links of dried shoots with a sharp, disinfected razor.
2. Pruning is carried out in August, with the onset of the dormant period.
3. Reduce daylight hours, reduce temperatures and watering until December or the appearance of buds.

In this case, the resulting petioles can be used for rooting.

Kalanchoe Kalandiva

This type of plant belongs to the Crassulaceae. It is considered very low maintenance. It only needs sufficient lighting, regular watering and a location away from drafts and direct sun exposure. The intensity of Kalanchoe flowering depends on the duration of the lighting period. Flowers of this species are beautiful inflorescences on medium-length peduncles. Flowers can be red, yellow, orange, pink, purple and others, depending on the variety. Flowering continues for several months. Kalanchoe itself is a small shrub with a thick trunk covered with beautiful fleshy leaves. The surface of the sheet can be glossy or velvety. This plant grows up to 30 cm in height.

Since this type of Kalanchoe was produced by man by crossing several varieties, you will not see it in nature. The basis for breeding this variety was Kalanchoe Blos Ferida, which combines several varieties that differ in flower color. Flowers of this species can be red, purple, white, pink, bright orange, and also have a two-color color. All of them consist of four petals, but in 2002 a variety appeared with 32 petals, the appearance of which was similar to a small rose. The general appearance of the bush resembles a beautiful blooming velvet ball. The leaves are opposite, held on short petioles, have a dark green color and a rounded shape. Flowering begins in December and continues until mid-summer. Due to the fact that this species was bred artificially, it is very rarely susceptible to various diseases and the problems that arise during its cultivation are the result of improper care of Kalandiva.