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- The proper care of Kalanchoe Humilis
- How is poured?
- How is fertilized?
- When will I repackage?
- How is the plant cut?
- Care during the winter months
- Which pests and diseases threaten?
- Tips
The Kalanchoe humilis delights with its reddish leaves
The proper care of Kalanchoe Humilis
This very beautiful Kalanchoe impresses with its patterned, fleshy leaves. From the leaf rosette grows a long flowering style with small but extremely attractive flowers. The Kalanchoe Humilis is quite robust, you pay attention to some basic things in the care.
How is poured?
Like all other succulents, the Kalanchoe Humilis is very modest in terms of water needs. As a rule, it is sufficient to water the plant once a week. In any case, the upper centimeters of the substrate should feel dry (thumb sample). Excess irrigation water, which collects in the coaster, throw away after a few minutes, as this Kalanchoe is prone to root rot.
How is fertilized?
The succulent is very undemanding. It suffices to supply a commercial liquid fertilizer on a monthly basis during the growth period.
When will I repackage?
It has to be repotted at the latest when fine roots grow out of the water drainage holes. The ideal time for this measure is in early spring, at the beginning of the growth period. The pot should be one, at most two numbers larger than the previous planter. Cactus substrate meets all the demands of the frugal Kalanchoe.
How is the plant cut?
The succulent plant needs no pruning. With the flower umbels proceed as follows:
Care during the winter months
This pretty succulent plant can be wintered at room temperature. The plant is also a bit cooler during this time, but below 15 degrees the room temperature should not drop.
Which pests and diseases threaten?
Vermin or plant diseases are very rare in these robust plants.
Tips
After repotting the frugal Kalanchoe Humilis needs no additional fertilizer during the first year. Only in the second year is fertilized in the summer months.