Can Kalanchoe be propagated by cuttings in winter?

one. Cutting method:

1. Selection and processing of cuttings. The easiest way to choose branches is to simply cut a branch from an existing mature plant. Remove all the extra leaves within five centimeters above the cut, leaving only two. Then place the branches in a clean and ventilated place to dry naturally for three days. After drying, immerse the cut part of the flower branch in rooting liquid. This can ensure the rooting speed and increase the chance of survival. Note that each branch only needs to be soaked once. Too much soaking will have the opposite effect and inhibit growth.

2. Selection of flower disc and soil. Because Kalanchoe has aerial roots, it has requirements for air permeability and drainage. Therefore, it is best to choose a clay pot with good air permeability and drainage holes at the bottom. The soil can be sandy soil or you can directly buy well-drained soil at the flower shop.

3. Early planting and moisturizing. Insert the branches directly into the soil with the top exposed, and water thoroughly after fixing them. There is a simple and convenient way to keep the moisture moist: take a clear plastic bag large enough to completely cover the flower pot, cut a few holes in the top for ventilation, and then put it on the pot until roots begin to take shape in two to three weeks.

4. Watering and insulation in the later stage. Kalanchoe likes warmth and is afraid of cold. It is cold in winter, so it is best placed in a well-ventilated and sunny place indoors with a temperature of about 15 degrees. Water the soil when it is dry, about once a week. Don't forget to put on the plastic bag after watering in the first two or three weeks. Water thoroughly until water leaks out of the drainage holes. Note that if there is a bottom tray, pour out the water from the bottom tray and put it back on the bottom of the pot, otherwise the roots will easily rot.

two. Maintenance matters:

1. Pinching and topping. For Kalanchoe, growing too tall and too long during the growth period is not conducive to dense flowering in the later period, so it is necessary to pinch and top the plants in time to produce more side branches. When it grows five pairs of leaves, pick off the three middle pairs and leave only two pairs. Then, when the side buds grow five pairs, repeat the operation. It will take about two or three times of pinching. For branches that are too long or have too few side branches, cut off the upper part directly and leave only the two pairs of leaves at the bottom.

2. Fertilization. Applying phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can help the flower buds grow denser and prolong the flowering period. It can be applied once every half a month or once a month depending on the growth conditions. Appropriate application of nitrogen fertilizer during the growing period also helps growth.

3. Pest and disease control. Powdery mildew is the most common disease of Kalanchoe. It can be prevented by spraying special fungicides about once a month. Pay attention to the back of the leaves when spraying.