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How to grow and care for Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, Christmas kalanchoe

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright indirect light

16C° ~23C°

Every 21 days

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Botany Encyclopedia

Family : Crassulaceae

🌿 Photosynthesis

They use CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) photosynthesis, common in desert plants. This means they close their stomata during the day to minimize water loss and carry out photosynthesis at night. It's best to water them at night. However, they are sensitive to overwatering, so they should be kept in a well-ventilated environment without excess moisture.

Genus : Kalanchoe

🏝️ Habitat Conditions

This plant grows in the tropical regions of Madagascar. It prefers warm environments and is sensitive to cold.

🪨 Soil Mix

Drought-tolerant plants should be planted in well-draining soil. For succulents, typically mix potting soil and pumice in a 3:7 ratio. However, this ratio may vary depending on the situation and environment.

🌡️ Environment

The ideal temperature is between 16°C and 26°C, with a minimum of 10°C. It's best to keep them indoors during winter. They thrive well in typical indoor humidity.

👀 Characteristics details

Succulents store water in their leaves, making them drought-resistant. Overwatering can occur if you water them too frequently. If the leaves become wrinkled, it's a sign of water deficiency, so it's best to water them at that time.

☀️ Light

This plant loves light. Ensure it receives plenty of it.

💧 Water

Water the plant when the soil is dry. Be careful not to overwater, as it can lead to waterlogging. After watering, if droplets remain on the leaves for too long, they can cause damage. It's best to place the plant in a well-ventilated area or gently wipe off the droplets.

🌱 Propagate

Use sterilized tools to cut a stem with at least one node at an angle, dry it for 3-4 hours, then propagate in soil or water. 1. For water propagation, avoid transparent containers. Place the stem in water, and once roots appear, use hydroponic fertilizer. When roots are 5-7 cm long, transfer to soil. 2. For soil propagation, plant deeply in soil without fertilizer. After planting, avoid bright light and gradually increase exposure to soft light. Maintain high humidity and a temperature of 20-25°C.

🪴 Repot

Repot healthy plants every two years in spring, as they do not grow quickly. Water them 4-7 days after repotting, not immediately.

💊 Fertilize

This plant doesn't require much fertilizer, but it's good to fertilize once a month from spring to summer. After flowering, it's beneficial to fertilize to replenish nutrients used during blooming. Avoid fertilizing immediately after repotting; wait 2-4 weeks before doing so.

🌺 Flower

It usually blooms in winter, but indoors, it can bloom anytime if the conditions are right. To see flowers, provide 12-14 hours of darkness for about 6 weeks in winter. Typically, this is done by covering the plant with a box. Once the flowers wilt, cut the flower stalk to prevent further nutrient consumption.

😵 Toxicity

Be cautious with pets and young children as it is toxic.

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How to water Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

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Prefers slightly more frequent waterings and does not mind moisture

How often should I water?

check Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Every 21 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season

Signs that it really needs water

leaves look a little wrinkled

When is the Dormant period?

it goes into dormancy in the Summer. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Kalanchoe blossfeldiana need?

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Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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Temperature

Natural habitat

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8~40℃

45

Houseplants

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16~23℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Kalanchoe blossfeldiana at home, make sure the temperature is 16~23℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Kalanchoe blossfeldiana prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

The taxonomic classification of Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Saxifragales, Family: Crassulaceae, Genus: Kalanchoe, Species: Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
HabitatEast Africa
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderSaxifragales
FamilyCrassulaceae
GenusKalanchoe
SpeciesKalanchoe blossfeldiana

Is Kalanchoe blossfeldiana toxic?

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is dangerous to Cat, Hamster, Dog

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