Hello Plant Lovers.
In fact, I was a person who preferred plants that did not bloom and remained evergreen more than plants that were in bloom. For the past few years, I have been fascinated by flowering plants. So this past summer I bought myself some blooming plants. Two of them were Kalanchoe plants. The seller told me their colors are pink and yellow. It didn't have flowers on it yet when I got it, and I was wondering how it would be when it opened.
It was exactly as you see it when I bought it. I had no knowledge of the care of this plant. It hasn't bloomed since it arrived. His development was also quite slow. This made me a little worried. I was very curious about the flowers. I had to do something to get them to open. That's why I did research on this. Thanks to this knowledge, I finally developed my plant. I want to share these experiences with you. Thus, I have prepared a guide for those who are curious about these plants like me.
How Should It Be Taken Care Of?
Kalanchoe likes a bright and airy environment. The first mistake I made when I got the plant was placing it in a sunny window. Although it likes a bright environment, direct sunlight harms it and stops its development. That's why I put it in a more airy and light environment first. I love the image of flowering plants on the windowsill. Unfortunately I can't put it there because there is too much sun. If your window doesn't get a lot of sun, you can place your Kalanchoe there. It also doesn't like the heat very much, so never keep it near the heater. I made sure it was away from the heater in winter.
Watering the plant is as important as setting the location. I usually water little but often. I have paid attention to this issue ever since I learned that it is important to keep the soil moist. Irrigation is essential for all plants. Always check the dryness of the soil with your hands or with a moisture meter. I usually use my fingers or a thin wooden stick for this job.
When the plant tends towards the light, be sure to change its direction. If you don't change it, your plant will grow leaning in one direction.
When I researched, I saw that nutritional supplements were recommended. I did not buy any extra nutrients. I just added a tablespoon of vermicompost and a piece of charcoal to her soil. I must say that they do not bloom in summer, as they do not like hot weather. Except for the very hot months, the flowers bloom continuously all over the rest of the year. Since I started its care this winter, it opened its first flower. From now on, I know that as long as I take care of it, it will bloom continuously.
How Do I Propagate a Kalanchoe Plant?
Kalanchoe can be propagated in two ways, in water and soil. I was successful in both ways, but in my opinion, the fastest method was the method of propagation by planting in the ground. I cut a branch from the non-flowered part with a clean knife and left it on paper for a few days. If I planted the root in moist soil, it would get sick. Therefore, it is necessary to wait a little outside and let the cut on the root dry. Then I added soil to the pot with drainage and planted the branch I cut into the soil. After a while it started to improve. I added that growing branch to my other KalanÅŸo pot.
I don't know if you guys are doing it, but I don't plant some flowers as a single root. Since more than one rooted plant grows much better, I usually add two separate roots to a single pot. So my plants grow much more efficiently. After applying all these, my plant finally bloomed. In the image you see my sweet Kalanchoe. I hope this information is useful to you and your Kalanchoe blooms. If you have, you can share your different experiences with me in the comments section.
Take good care of yourself until we meet again.
love.