The Kalanchoe is considered to be extremely frugal, but like all plants, it needs a new planter at regular intervals. This care measure is quite simple, but there are a few basic things to consider when repotting.
Sufficient space in the pot is the basic requirement for healthy growth
The right time
It is ideal to give the succulents a larger pot in early spring, at the beginning of the growing season. You can tell that it's time to repot by the fact that the rosette-shaped leaves cover the entire bottom of the pot or even protrude beyond it. If roots are already growing out of the drainage hole, you can also repot in the fall.
The right planter
Kalanchoen form a rather broad, shallow root system. For this reason, shallow bowls are ideal for the pretty plants. Make sure there is good drainage, as Kalanchoen react to waterlogging with root rot.
Which substrate is suitable?
Conventional potting soil, in which kalanchoes are usually placed when they are bought, are actually unsuitable for these plants. Better to use a 50/50 mix of:
- special succulent or cactus soil
- and mineral admixtures such as lava granulate (€13.99) or quartz sand.(€15.85)
This promotes aeration of the roots, which has a very positive effect on growth. In addition, excess water runs off more quickly and the soil does not become waterlogged.
How is repotted?
First remove the plant from the old pot and then proceed as follows:
- Cover the drainage hole of the new flower pot with a potsherd.
- Fill in a drainage layer of expanded clay (19.73€) and place a few centimeters of substrate on top.
- Remove any dried or shriveled leaves and snip off dead roots with a clean cutting tool.
- Place Kalanchoe in the new pot and fill with soil.
- Press and pour carefully.
tips
After repotting, you do not need to fertilize the Kalanchoe for a whole year. During this period, the long-term fertilizer added to the commercially available substrate is sufficient for the plant.