Can the longevity flower be pruned after September? When can the longevity flower not be pruned?

The growth of Kalanchoe is extremely messy, and its branches are tall and long. It is best to complete pruning before September, otherwise it will affect the germination of flower buds and cause a delay in flowering.

When is the best month to prune Kalanchoe?

The best time to prune Kalanchoe is around May in spring and August in autumn . It should not be pruned after September, otherwise it will affect its later flowering.

The Kalanchoe plant cannot be over-pruned after September . If it needs to be pruned, simply remove some messy and thin branches. For the main flowering branches, top pruning is not allowed.

Because after October, the plant begins to grow flower buds. If you prune the branches now, when the flower buds differentiate, new branches have not yet grown, which will affect the formation of flower buds. Therefore, Kalanchoe cannot be pruned after October .

How to prune Kalanchoe after the flowers fade

1. Prune the remaining flowers

After the flowers of Kalanchoe wither, the remaining flowers should be pruned in time, usually in the second week after flowering . The old branches and the remaining branches after flowering should be directly pruned off, and the remaining flower buds on the branches should also be pruned to avoid rotting on the branches and bringing diseases and insect pests.

When pruning dead flowers, be sure to start from the first pair of leaves on the branch. Be careful not to start from the second or third pair, otherwise it will affect the flowering of the next season and the branch will not bloom.

2. Prune branches and leaves

After the flowers of the Kalanchoe fade, not only the withered flowers should be pruned, but also the branches and leaves should be pruned to save nutrients as much as possible and help the plant recover.

When pruning, cut off the overgrown branches, sick and weak branches, old branches and overlapping branches. This will save nutrients while allowing the plant to be better ventilated and let in light.

How to prune Kalanchoe to make it bloom

1. Pruning method

If you want the Kalanchoe to bloom, you need to do heavy pruning before July every year, cut off all the branches that are too long, leaving only 3 cm of branches, and cut off the dense leaves to ensure good light transmittance so that the Kalanchoe can photosynthesize normally.

2. Disinfection

After pruning the Kalanchoe, spray it with disinfectant or apply a layer of wood ash on the cut to prevent bacterial growth, and increase air circulation. If the Kalanchoe is placed in a closed place, the branches and leaves will turn black and wilt.

3. Breeding environment

When growing Kalanchoe on a daily basis, place it in a location with good lighting conditions so that the plant can receive sunlight, but provide appropriate shade in the summer, and apply sufficient phosphorus and potassium fertilizers during the flowering period to ensure that the Kalanchoe has sufficient nutrients.