5 CARE TIPS To Grow a lot of Kalanchoe Flowers!

If you like star-shaped flowers, Kalanchoe is the best choice. It’s a very easy-to-grow plant. By just following a few care tips, you can grow a lot of Kalanchoe flowers in pots. So let’s learn about these secret care tips.

1-Grow in the Right Season!

The first and most important Kalanchoe plant care tip is the growing season. Kalanchoe is a cool-area plant and prefers a moderate or slightly cool environment to grow well.

If the temperature of your area is below 30°C, you can plant Kalanchoe. Its growing season basically starts in early winter and continues up to late spring, especially in temperate regions.

But if you live in a colder climate where winters usually drop to freezing temperatures, then Kalanchoe won’t grow well in your area. You will have to plant it in the summer season.

This is because temperatures below 10°C are not ideal for Kalanchoe plants. You can’t place it in an open area, as frost and cold temperatures will kill the plant.

In four-season countries, Kalanchoe is grown in winter with blooming time during spring. So overall, it’s a cool-area plant. If you live in a cool-winter country, plant it in winter. If you live in a cold-winter country, plant it in summer.

Kalanchoe is a permanent plant, which means it won’t die when the growing season ends. As the season ends, the dormancy period starts. This simply means the plant is resting.

You won’t have to fertilize it, repot it, or prune it at all. Just keep a minimal amount of moisture in the soil and place the plant in shade.

2-Place in an Ideal Spot…

Another important Kalanchoe plant care tip is placing it in an ideal spot. For Kalanchoe, an ideal spot means an area with plenty of direct sunlight and very slight humidity—not too much and not too little.

Winter sunlight is very healing for Kalanchoe. It grows really well in it, and you will see a lot of buds forming and then vibrant flowers blooming. Light is very important for all flowering plants; it provides strength to produce more and more buds.

Simply find an area that receives at least two to four hours of direct sunlight daily and place your Kalanchoe pot there. As soon as the season changes and temperature goes out of the ideal range, you can move your plant indoors.

If the temperature is increasing, like in summer, move it to the shade of a big plant. And if winter is starting, move it indoors somewhere warm.

3-Choose a Good-Sized Pot!

One thing that helps a lot while growing Kalanchoe in pots is the size of the planter. Kalanchoe belongs to the succulent family; they don’t grow very big. It’s a houseplant that can grow in a good-sized pot for its whole life cycle.

But make sure the pot is big enough for your Kalanchoe. You can choose a plastic or clay pot but make sure it has drainage holes. You can choose around a 5–8 inch pot for a single Kalanchoe plant. You can also check some good pot options from Here.

4-Soil Media is Important!

Another very important factor for Kalanchoe’s good health and growth is the soil media. Soil media is a fundamental part; if your soil is good enough, you will face fewer problems and your plants will grow effortlessly.

For Kalanchoe, good drainage is very important. As it’s a succulent, excess moisture in the soil can cause rotting of its stems or leaves. If the soil is loose and fertile, it will help in growing more roots and producing more buds.

So overall, a slightly loose and well-draining soil media works very well for Kalanchoe. It’s also very easy to make such a mixture at home. You can also follow the soil recipe from Here.

5-Fertilizer Helps a Lot!

Another very important Kalanchoe flower plant growing tip is proper fertilization. Kalanchoe is a moderate feeder. It requires normal fertilization—not too much and not too little.

You can use any good fertilizer; try choosing a balanced fertilizer that contains all nutrients. This helps in the long-term growth of Kalanchoe. I have also made a flower fertilizer at home using some easy ingredients.

A Detailed guide on this fertilizer is added Here. You can use this fertilizer for your Kalanchoe plant. Use it every two weeks, especially in the growing season, and your Kalanchoe will be full of flowers as the season becomes ideal.

This is all about the Kalanchoe plant care guide. Here is a detailed Guide on other winter flowering plants.