Propagating Kalanchoen by offshoots is relatively easy. If you take the trouble to pollinate the plants yourself with a brush, sometimes even germinable seeds will ripen, which you can also use for offspring.
The Kalanchoe can be easily propagated from cuttings
Cutting offshoots
The offspring is done by shoots or leaf cuttings. However, this depends on how the Kalanchoe has grown. Some plants do not form longer shoots, so in this case you can only use individual leaves.
shoot cuttings
For these you need shoots with at least two pairs of leaves. Separate them and remove the bottom pair of leaves. Then do the following:
- Fill the growing pot with growing soil.
- Stick the cuttings cut at an angle into the ground.
- Moisten the substrate with a sprayer.
- To create a greenhouse climate, put a clear plastic bag or hood over the pots.
- Place in a bright but sunny, warm place.
- Air daily and keep evenly moist.
leaf cuttings
First, tear off one sheet. Cut off the jagged edges and wrap fine floral wire around the cutting, which you use to secure it to growing substrate that is kept evenly moist. The new plantlets will form directly on the trimmed edges in about three weeks.
As soon as the seedlings are about two to three centimeters tall, they are removed and placed in a mixture of peat and sand.
Propagation by seeds
If you want to propagate the plant in this way, you must first pollinate the flowers with a brush. Do not cut out faded flowers, but wait until seeds have formed.
It is sown on succulent soil, as this offers the optimal germination conditions. Scatter the seeds on the moistened substrate, they will not be covered with soil. Place the jars in a bright place where the temperature is at least 21 degrees all day.
The seed begins to germinate after just ten days, after about six weeks you can separate the little plants and continue to care for them like the mother plant.
tips
The Kalanchoe is very sensitive to ethylene, a gas that fruits and vegetables give off during ripening and that is also found in cigarette smoke. It causes the flowers to fade and wither and also damages the foliage. Therefore, do not place the Kalanchoe in the kitchen or in rooms where people smoke.