How to grow Christmas Kalanchoe

1. Soil:

Christmas Kalanchoe has strong adaptability and is not very demanding on soil, but it is best planted in well-drained, fertile and loose sandy soil.

2. Temperature:

Christmas Kalanchoe is not resistant to cold and high temperatures, and the suitable temperature for its growth is 15-25℃. If the temperature exceeds 30℃, the growth rate of the plant will slow down. If the temperature is lower than 5℃, the leaves will turn yellow and fall off prematurely.

3. Watering:

Christmas Kalanchoe is drought-resistant and only needs to be watered once every 2-3 days during its growth period. Do not water it too much, otherwise water will accumulate and the roots will easily rot.

4. Lighting:

Christmas Kalanchoe is a short-day plant and likes sunlight. Allow the plant to receive at least 8-9 hours of sunlight every day to ensure normal growth.

5. Notes:

1. Diseases:

The main diseases of Christmas Kalanchoe are powdery mildew and leaf blight, which can harm the leaves and roots of the plant, and in severe cases even cause the death of the plant. If the disease occurs, it can be controlled by spraying mancozeb solvent.

2. Pests:

The main pests are aphids and scale insects, which feed on the leaves and young shoots of the plants. You can use chemical agents such as dichlorvos solution and malathion emulsifiable concentrate for spraying for prevention and control.