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- How is Kalanchoe Calandiva cared for?
- How is poured?
- How is fertilized?
- What should be considered when repotting?
- When and how is it cut?
- Which diseases and pests threaten?
- How should the Kalanchoe Calandiva be wintered?
- Tips
The Kalanchoe Calandiva needs little water
How is Kalanchoe Calandiva cared for?
This Kalanchoe is a particularly attractive breed form of the "Flammenden Käthchens". It is characterized by its colorful inflorescences that stand like a small crown on the bushy waking leaves. The care of the grateful plant is decidedly easy.
How is poured?
The succulent plant evaporates relatively little water over the thick, fleshy leaves, so it does not have to be poured too often. Water always when the upper centimeters of the substrate feel dry (thumb sample). After a few minutes, tip excess liquid in the saucer, as the Kalanchoe Calandiva does not like wet feet.
How is fertilized?
Also in terms of nutritional needs, the succulent plant proves to be extremely frugal. Fertilization takes place every 14 days during the growth period with a commercially available fertilizer.
What should be considered when repotting?
Repacking is always when the old planter has obviously become too small. The right time for this care measure is the early spring.
When and how is it cut?
It only has to be shortened if the Kalanchoe Calandiva grows sparsely and gets a bit out of shape. You can then either cut off the large, disruptive leaves or completely cut back the plant.
Which diseases and pests threaten?
Young plants are sometimes attacked by leaf, wool or mealybugs. The pest spirits can be treated well with commercial sprays.
The Kalanchoe is very sensitive to waterlogging, which inevitably leads to root rot and the entry of the plant. Therefore, pour only moderately but regularly.
How should the Kalanchoe Calandiva be wintered?
In the winter months you can continue to care for the plant at room temperature between 18 and 24 degrees.
Tips
Kalanchoe Calandiva is a short-day plant, that is, it only flowers when the daylight reaches the plant for a few weeks no longer than nine hours. In rooms with artificial light, this is difficult and the succulent plant often does not bloom. Here darkening with a cut cardboard helps.