When is the best time to top the Kalanchoe (which month is the best time to top the Kalanchoe)

The Kalanchoe is worthy of its name, it is really long-lived, and the flowering period is too long. The Kalanchoe in my home has had flower buds since the winter before last, and bloomed in the spring. Now it is autumn and it is still blooming. It is really long-lived.

When to top the longevity flower

It is best to top the plant during the growth period. If you think it is still too small and does not have enough branches, it is not recommended to top it now because the temperature is low and the growth is slow. There are generally three stages for topping Kalanchoe:

During the first seedling stage, when there are more than four or five leaves , about 4 to 6 cm in size, they should be topped. This is to allow the plant to have more branches, no longer be a single seedling, and to make the plant fuller.

The second is that in spring, the temperature is just right , and the Kalanchoe is in its peak growth season. It has strong germination power, so topping, pruning, and cuttings are more suitable, and it will continue to differentiate and grow. More branches will grow on the side.

The third is autumn, before flowering . Topping is to inhibit plant growth, differentiate flower buds, and concentrate nutrients for flowering. This is best done before October.

If the Kalanchoe has flower buds, topping will remove the buds and prevent them from blooming. If it has not yet had flower buds, it is a pity to top them because it takes a long time for flower buds to sprout. Wait until after it blooms before pruning, so that it can bloom many times.

Method of topping Kalanchoe

The general method of topping Kalanchoe is "remove six and keep four" . Cut off four pairs of six leaves and leave two pairs. The two pairs of leaves are used for photosynthesis.

The topping should not be too high, otherwise the top advantage will not be eliminated and the flowers will not bloom. It should not be too low, otherwise the recovery period will be too long and the flowering period will be missed.

What should be paid attention to when topping the longevity flower

Before topping the Kalanchoe, water should be controlled. Topping is only suitable when the soil is dry, otherwise the moisture in the soil will easily flow to the fleshy stems, the wounds will easily become waterlogged, and black rot will occur.

The tools for topping should be sterilized and sharp to avoid abrasion and corrosion of the wound. After topping, it should be placed in a ventilated place, avoiding high temperature and humidity.

In addition, you can apply some carbendazim to the wound to prevent infection. When the wound heals and new buds emerge, it means that the growth has resumed. You can supplement the nutrition of the Kalanchoe.

[Summary] As for when is the best time to top the Kalanchoe, I think it is best to top it when there are no flowers. It can be done before or after the flowers bloom, as long as it is not done in winter. As for flowers, lazy people have their own lazy ways of growing them.