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- Flaming Katie - Proven Tips for Proper Care
- Which location does the Flaming Katy prefer?
- In which substrate does the Flaming Katie feel particularly well?
- What should you look for when casting the Flaming Katy?
- When and how often should the Flaming Katy be fertilized?
- At which temperatures does Flammende Käthchen feel particularly well?
- Is it allowed to cut back Flaming Katie?
- How can the Flaming Katy be multiplied?
- Which diseases and pests infect the flaming Katchen especially often?
- Is it possible to overwinter the Blazing Katy?
- Tips
The pretty Flaming Katie is very easy to care for
Flaming Katie - Proven Tips for Proper Care
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana or Flaming Käthchen is a succulent plant from Madagascar, which has enjoyed great popularity as a houseplant in this country for several years. The easy-to-maintain and lush flowering plant is usually only cultivated for a year - similar to the no less popular poinsettia - as it is difficult to get back to flowering in the following years. But with our tips, you could succeed in such an attempt - try it.
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The Fiery Käthchen needs a bright place, but above all the strong midday sun should be avoided. If the leaves of the plant turn reddish, this is a sign of sunburn and you should immediately remove the plant from the sun. Please note that the Kalanchoe is a short-day plant that only produces buds for the next season in winter when it gets light for a maximum of nine hours a day. From November you should be careful not to expose the plant to the light for too long.
In which substrate does the Flaming Katie feel particularly well?
Put the flaming Käthchen best in cactus clay and ensure, above all, for a good drainage, for example by means of expanded clay or potsherds. Waterlogging does not tolerate waterlogging at all.
What should you look for when casting the Flaming Katy?
Flaming Käthchen comes from the hot, tropical regions of East Africa and is able to store water in its fleshy leaves. Therefore, do not water the plant more than once a week during the hot months - and only if the substrate feels dry to the touch. In winter, of course, the plant needs less moisture.
When and how often should the Flaming Katy be fertilized?
If you repot the Flaming Käthchen once a year, additional fertilizer inputs are not necessary. Otherwise, provide the plant regularly with special liquid cactus fertilizer during the growing season. Be careful never to fertilize on dry roots as this will damage the roots.
At which temperatures does Flammende Käthchen feel particularly well?
In order for the Flaming Käthchen to bloom long and lusciously, you should cultivate it especially in winter at around 16 to 20 ° C room temperature and a maximum of nine hours of light - only then the buds are trained for the following summer.
Is it allowed to cut back Flaming Katie?
Since the Flaming Katy is prone to proliferate, you can confidently trim it from time to time. On the other hand, flower heads are not cut off, but only carefully removed.
How can the Flaming Katy be multiplied?
With leaf or shoot cuttings you provide yourself for a perpetual supply of new plants. In addition, the Flaming Katy can also be multiplied by seeds.
Which diseases and pests infect the flaming Katchen especially often?
Diseases and pests are rare in the Kalanchoe, the plant is considered very robust. The only problem is too much moisture, to which the plant often reacts with changing the leaves and dropping them.
Is it possible to overwinter the Blazing Katy?
Flaming Käthchen is a tropical plant and can only be kept indoors within a minimum of 15 ° C.
Tips
During the summer months the Flammende Käthchen feels in the fresh air - for example on the balcony or the terrace - most comfortable.