When is the best month to repot Kalanchoe?

The leaves of Kalanchoe are large and shiny, with wavy serrated edges, emerald green and shiny. The flowers are brightly colored and very ornamental. When growing Kalanchoe, you must do a good job of repotting. So when is the best month to repot Kalanchoe? Let’s take a look with the editor below.

1. When is the best month to repot Kalanchoe?

1. Spring

Repotting can be done between March and May. During this period, the Kalanchoe enters its peak growth season and can adapt to the new environment more quickly after repotting. The temperature gradually warms up in spring, and the Kalanchoe enters its peak growth period. Repotting at this time helps the plant quickly adapt to the new environment and resume growth. Especially right after blooming in spring, Kalanchoe consumes a lot of nutrients. Repotting at this time can replenish new soil nutrients in time, promote plant growth and the next flowering.

2. Autumn

Repotting between September and October is also a good time, especially after the flowering period has ended, to help the plant recover and prepare for winter. The weather is cool in autumn, and the Kalanchoe is about to usher in another growth peak. Repotting at this time is also beneficial for the plant to accumulate nutrients and prepare for winter flowering. At the same time, repotting in autumn also helps the recovery and growth of the roots of Kalanchoe.

2. How to repot Kalanchoe

1. Choose a basin

The root system of Kalanchoe is underdeveloped and shallow, so you should choose a shallow pot with good air permeability. The size of the pot should be slightly larger than the original pot, but not too large so as not to affect growth. At the same time, there should be drainage holes at the bottom of the pot to prevent water accumulation and root rot.

2. Prepare the soil

Kalanchoe prefers fertile, loose and well-drained soil. You can choose soil specially made for succulents , or buy soil mixed in a certain proportion of leaf mold, garden soil and river sand at a flower shop or gardening store. You can also prepare the soil yourself by mixing peat soil, perlite , vermiculite, and leaf mold in a ratio of 1:1:1:1 to make a permeable, well-drained soil.

3. Remove the pot

Before repotting, the Kalanchoe plants need to be watered thoroughly to make it easier to remove them from their original pots. Gently tap the wall of the pot with your hands to separate the soil from the wall of the pot, and then pour the Kalanchoe out of the pot. If there is a lot of old soil at the roots, you can gently comb it with your hands to remove some of the old soil, but be careful not to over-prune the roots.

4. Prune the roots

Trim the roots of the Kalanchoe clean and remove diseased, rotten and overly long roots. Use sharp scissors when pruning and make sure the cut is flat and smooth to reduce the chance of bacterial infection. After pruning, place the Kalanchoe in a cool and ventilated place to dry so that the wound can recover.

5. Planting in pots

Add a layer of succulent soil, or a soil you make yourself, to the new pot. Place the dried Kalanchoe in a new pot and make sure the roots spread out naturally without bending or folding. Fill the gaps in the pot with new soil and lightly compact the soil so that the Kalanchoe is firmly integrated with the soil.

The above is an introduction to the best months to repot Kalanchoe. The best time to repot Kalanchoe is in spring and autumn every year. It is recommended to avoid repotting during extreme heat, severe cold and flowering period to reduce damage and impact on the plant.