Can I water the newly bought Kalanchoe? (How to water the newly bought Kalanchoe?)

"Water after it's dry"

Kalanchoe is also a succulent plant with a relatively drought-resistant physiological structure. It is taboo to have waterlogging or over-wet soil, especially for newly bought Kalanchoe, which has a low demand for water. Kalanchoe that has just been bought is generally in a slightly wilted state.

If excessive watering is carried out at this time, the soil will become too moist or water will accumulate, eventually rotting the root tissue.

Therefore, if you want the newly bought Kalanchoe to adapt to the pot smoothly, it is very important to know how to water and maintain it.

According to experience, the newly purchased Kalanchoe does not require much water, so do not water it immediately. It is recommended to increase the humidity by spraying water through the air or leaves, allowing it to gradually adapt to the environment. Then water it thoroughly when the soil is dry.

How to tell if the soil is dry?

The first step is to pick up the flowerpot and feel its weight. If it feels light, you can carry out maintenance by watering it thoroughly.

The second method is to insert a bamboo stick into the soil, pull it out and if you see that the bottom is dry, you can start maintenance by watering it thoroughly.

Also, please note that watering should be thorough and water should be seen flowing out from the bottom of the pot.

"Alkaline water is taboo"

Kalanchoe is native to Africa, where the soil and water are acidic. Over time, it has developed a growth habit that is averse to alkaline soil and water.

If you use acidic water for maintenance, and the newly purchased Kalanchoe has not yet adapted to the environment, the plant will grow poorly, which will be reflected in yellowing and wilting of the leaves, and finally cause the plant to fail to adapt to the pot.

Therefore, if you want the newly bought Kalanchoe to adapt to the pot smoothly, it is very important to use the right water quality for maintenance.

   According to experience, whether in the south or the north, as long as the tap water is left for 24 hours, it will become neutral. Or, when it rains, you can store some rainwater to maintain flowers and plants.

"A large temperature difference between soil and water is taboo"

The optimum growth temperature for Kalanchoe is between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius. It is a plant that likes warmth and fears cold. In a low temperature environment, especially the sensitive roots, it is prone to freezing and withering.

If the temperature of watering in winter is too low, it will cause a large difference in soil and water temperature, thus damaging the root tissue of the plant.

Therefore, if you want the newly bought Kalanchoe to adapt to the pot smoothly, you should choose to water it when the temperature is higher, so as to ensure that the temperature difference between the soil and the water is not large. According to experience, water it in the morning in summer and at noon in winter.