Kalanchoe of Blossfeld is a favorite plant of flower growers. It is popular due to its useful properties , which are inherent in all Kalanchoe in varying degrees, as well as unpretentiousness in care and decorative appearance.
Care for the Kalanchoe of Blossfeld
To look after the Kalanchoe of Blossfeld at home is not at all difficult. To the plant pleased us with a long and lush bloom, it is important to comply with some requirements, such as:
- Good lighting . All Kalanchoe are light-loving, because they come from hot sunny countries. They will not be harmed by the direct and bright sun, but no more than 4 hours a day and only in the morning or evening time of the day. Place the pot with Blossfeld on the windowsill near the south-western or southeast window.
- Different temperatures at different times of the year . In summer the air should be warmed up to + 21-32ºС, and in winter - no higher than + 12-21ºС. This will enable the plant to "rest".
- Drained soil . The soil mixture itself can be any, the main thing is that it should be well ventilated. To do this, put pebbles on the bottom of the pot.
- No need for humidification from the spray gun. The plant is completely drought-resistant, so you do not need to additionally moisten its leaves .
- Frequent and moderate watering of the Kalanchoe of Blossfeld. The soil should be slightly moistened, and this condition must be maintained. Winter should be watered less often, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
- Top dressing . For this, a fertilizer for cacti is suitable. Fertilize in the summer twice a month.
- Annual transplantation of the Kalanchoe of Blossfeld in spring or early summer.
As you can see, it's not difficult to care for the Kalanchoe of Blossfeld. For this she will please you with many weeks of beautiful flowering.
The lifespan of the flower is 2-3 years, and to prolong it, you can regularly rejuvenate it, propagating by cuttings.