Does Kalanchoe need to be topped in autumn?

1. Is it necessary to top it?

When autumn comes for the Kalanchoe, the weather will gradually become cooler and it is about to enter its flowering period, so it needs to be topped. This method can promote its future growth, make it lush with branches and leaves, and produce more flowers.

2. Topping method

When topping the plant, you cannot simply remove the side buds, as this will not completely eliminate them. The correct approach is to directly remove two-thirds of the length of some thick branches, those with more than 6 pairs of leaves, and only retain one-third of the length, which can effectively serve the purpose of topping. This ensures that there are sufficient nutrients to support the germination of new buds, making the plant more compact and increasing its ornamental value.

3. Maintenance

After topping is completed, top dressing is required in time. You can use some homemade fertilizer for watering, once every 7 days. This can quickly resume the growth of the plant, but the concentration of fertilizer should not be too high, which can easily burn the plant. During this period, if you are not satisfied with the germination of new buds, you can also promote germination by controlling water.