- How is it poured?
- How is fertilized?
- What should be considered when repotting?
- When and how is it cut?
- What diseases and pests are there?
- How should the Kalanchoe Calandiva be overwintered?
This Kalanchoe is a particularly attractive breeding form of the "Flaming Käthchen". It is characterized by its colorful inflorescences, which stand like a small crown above the bushy foliage. The care of the grateful plant is extremely easy for beginners.
The Kalanchoe Calandiva needs little water
How is it poured?
The succulent evaporates relatively little water through the thick, fleshy leaves, so that it does not have to be watered too often. Water whenever the top inches of the substrate feel dry (thumb test). Pour away excess liquid in the saucer after a few minutes, as the Kalanchoe Calandiva does not like wet feet.
How is fertilized?
When it comes to nutrient requirements, the succulent proves to be extremely frugal. Fertilize during the growth period every 14 days with a commercially available fertilizer.
What should be considered when repotting?
Repotting is always done when the old planter has obviously become too small. The right time for this maintenance measure is early spring.
- Plant bowls and pots that are not too deep are well suited for the flat-rooted plant.
- Low-nutrient soil with mineral components is suitable as a substrate.
- Pay attention to good water drainage and bring in a drainage layer of expanded clay (€19.73).
When and how is it cut?
It only has to be shortened if the Kalanchoe Calandiva grows sparsely and gets a little out of shape. You can then either cut off the leaves that are too large and bother you, or cut back the plant completely.
What diseases and pests are there?
Young plants are sometimes attacked by aphids, mealybugs or mealybugs. The pests can be easily treated with commercially available sprays.
The Kalanchoe is very sensitive to waterlogging, which inevitably leads to root rot and the plant dying. Therefore, water only moderately but regularly.
How should the Kalanchoe Calandiva be overwintered?
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, which means that it only flowers when daylight does not reach the plant for more than nine hours in a few weeks. This is difficult in rooms with artificial light and the succulent often no longer blooms. Darkening with a piece of cardboard that has been cut to size helps here.