Kalanchoe: Reproduction And Flower Care

2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38

Kalanchoe migrated to us from tropical countries. The native lands of this plant are the countries of Africa, India, Madagascar. This native of hot countries is distinguished by its unpretentiousness, and the flowering varieties are also highly decorative. But still, caring for such a houseplant has its own nuances that a florist should know about

Conditions of detention and care of the Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe is one of the best plants as a gift for a novice grower. It is not capricious in its care, it is highly resistant to diseases and adapts well in almost any microclimate.

In winter, the recommended temperature for the plant is about + 10 … + 16 degrees C. With the arrival of spring heat, when the air temperature does not drop below +10 degrees C, it is useful to leave the pot with the plant on the balcony, take it out into the garden. If it is not possible to move the Kalanchoe to fresh air, then do not forget to ventilate the room. In summer, the optimal mode will be + 25 … + 28 degrees C.

The tropical origin of Kalanchoe was the reason for its resistance to high humidity, but at the same time, frequent watering of the flower is harmful. Stagnation of water in the ground is especially dangerous for pots with a plant - pets die from this. In hot countries, where periods of drought are not uncommon, such flowers have adapted to accumulate moisture in the leaves and even absorb it from the air. It is recommended to moisten an earthen coma through a pallet.

Kalanchoe is unpretentious to lighting. The plant develops well in partial shade. And direct sunlight can even cause the indoor flower to not form buds, and the shade of the foliage has also changed. At the same time, you cannot leave the Kalanchoe completely without lighting. In such conditions, it loses its decorative appearance - the stem is pulled out, and the leaves fall off.

Breeding methods of Kalanchoe

The flowering period of the Kalanchoe, depending on the variety, can last three to six months, starting in January. At the end of this period, the peduncles that have lost their decorative effect are cut as low as possible. This helps to stimulate the development of side shoots. In addition, it will provide growers with additional breeding material.

Kalanchoe belongs to perennial plants, but annual bushes have a more attractive appearance. And providing your home with beautiful pots with flowering tops is a snap. To do this, the basal processes are separated, and the leaf cuttings are rooted in a glass of water and planted in a nutritious substrate that is light in composition.

From January to March, Kalanchoe can be propagated by sowing seeds. The seed of the plant is very small, and the soil should be sufficiently loose. Deciduous soil is perfect. The container is filled with soil, the substrate is leveled and moistened with warm water. Then the seeds are gently pressed into the soil with your finger and the container is covered with glass. Care consists in irrigation with warm water and aeration of crops. At the same time, the temperature is maintained at about + 17 … + 18 degrees C.

The Kalanchoe of Degremona reproduces quite simply. This variety is also called viviparous for the ability to form a miniature daughter plant on each tooth of a leaf. These brood buds already have roots, and as soon as they touch the wet ground, they instantly take root and begin their development as an independent viable plant.

For transplanting plants, a soil mixture is prepared from the following ingredients:

• deciduous land - 2 parts;

• compost - 2 parts

• sand - 1 part

In addition, in the summer, you can transplant plants into the open ground - they feel great in an open-air flower bed.