Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana

Posted under Blooming plants, Succulents by ruola

 

Water: moderate/generous in summer and spring, moderate/sparing in winter

Light: direct summer during a blooming period, moderate in winter time

Temperature: 16-18

Blooming: February till May

 

Kalanchoe blooms with numerous tiny flowers about 1 cm in diameter collected in clusters. The flowers color can be red, pink, yellow, violet and others. The plant belongs to succulent group.

Kalanchoe came to us from South Africa.

The best time for seeds is April when temperature is not very high.

 Reasons to have this plant in your house.

1. Kalanchoe is one of the most popular indoor plants thanks to its low requirements and a generous blooming.

2. There was a tradition to give Kalanchoe as a present for Christmas. Nowadays you can present it on a different holiday.

3. It is a compact plant which you can put even on a narrow window-sill.

4. The plant is easy to combine with other plants.

 

 If you want this plant to bloom on a certain date you need to put it into light for 8-10 hours every day. This should last for 4-6 weeks after that it starts blooming. When flowers fade remove them and put the plant into a shady place for about a month.

 Tips. Do not overwater this plant. In summer the soil should remain wet slightly, in winter – almost dry.

In winter put it in a light but a cool place (10-15˚C). In summer make sure there is no hot sun shining directly on the plant. (This is though a general rule for many plants with tender thin leaves).When the outside temperature is high enough it will be good to put your Kalanchoe outside on the balcony or in a garden. Replant Kalanchoe yearly in spring or if worst comes to worst once in two years.