Care for Kalanchoe Kalandiva: a magnificent flowering variety with medicinal properties

A hybrid variety obtained from Kalanchoe Blossfeld. It features a small compact size, lush and long flowering. It does not grow above 30 cm, the bush is covered with a thick hat of small terry flowers.

Description and features of flowering

Compact succulent plant with short thickened stems and fleshy leaves. Leaflets are velvety or smooth. The maximum height is 30 cm. The flowers are small, often double, form dense inflorescences. An interesting variety is Kalanchoe Kalandiva mini mix. This is the common name for a mixture of all kinds of colors.

It blooms only when creating a short daylight hours. Flowering lasts from January to mid-summer. Care for Kalanchoe Kalandiva during flowering - complete peace. It can not be moved and rearranged, regular watering is needed, the average air temperature is not higher than 25 ° C. The resting phase is not expressed, care remains unchanged.

Actions after the purchase

Even if the plant looks completely healthy, it is not recommended to immediately put it in other colors. A two-week quarantine eliminates the possibility of infection of the remaining houseplants with insects, diseases and will benefit the Kalanchoe itself.

It is undesirable to put on a sunny windowsill. Adaptation will be easier in partial shade. It is not recommended to feed - in the store all the flowers are abundantly watered with growth and flowering stimulants. The stock of minerals is consumed in a month, not earlier.

Kalanchoe can be transplanted after the purchase is possible and necessary, but after quarantine, when it gets used to the new microclimate. Transplant carefully - Kalanchoe stems are thick, but very fragile. The pot is used small - planting in a spacious container inhibits flowering.

Care for Kalanchoe Kalandiva: what to consider

The cultivation of Kalanchoe Kalandiva at home is organized taking into account the needs for lighting, humidity, soil.

• Lighting. The photophilous variety grows well on the south window, but does not tolerate the sun, therefore, during hours of maximum solar activity, the flower is shaded. Allowed to grow on any window except the north.
• Temperature. Kalanchoe Kalandiva is unpretentious to the temperature of the content. It tolerates heat above 30 ° C, feels comfortable at 20 ° C. It is desirable that the temperature of the content be different in winter and summer - the seasonal difference is beneficial to the plant.
• Humidity. Spraying is carried out only for hygienic purposes - an artificial increase in humidity is not required. Fleshy succulent leaves of Kalanchoe contain a sufficient supply of moisture. They don’t put near the heating devices.
• Watering. It is better to water the Kalanchoe Kalandiva moderately - waterlogging of the soil often leads to rotting of the roots. Short-term drying of the soil does not harm. A prolonged lack of watering leads to lethargy and wrinkling of leaves. The optimal watering regime is often, but in small portions. The water is used for standing, softened.
• The soil. Ready soil for succulents is suitable. At home, the soil mixture is prepared from peat, turf and river sand of medium fraction.
• Transfer. Transplanted annually after flowering. The frequency of transplants is explained by the low nutrient content of the soil for succulents. When transplanting, drainage is mandatory.
• Top dressing. Fertilizers are taken for succulents, but the dosage is halved. You can feed no more than twice a month.
• Pruning. It is recommended to pinch and trim the Kalanchoe of the calendar to form a neat bush, an abundant bookmark of flower buds. Strong pruning is carried out after the flower stalks wither, forming pinching - throughout the entire vegetative period.

Breeding methods

Kalanchoe Kalandiva can be propagated by leaf, stem cuttings, division of the bush. Mostly vegetative propagation is used. Kalanchoe quickly takes root, forms a young plant.

Cuttings

Features. Propagated by stem cuttings or leaves. For cuttings, young strong shoots, adult healthy leaves are chosen. The growth and further development of the seedling depends on the quality of the planting material.

Procedure

1. Cut the stalk or leaf.
2. Put in water with the addition of activated carbon.
3. After the roots appear, the stalk is transplanted into the ground, for the first time the container is covered with a film.
4. It can be rooted directly in the soil - in wet sand, but it will be a little longer.

Bush division

Features. You can plant Kalanchoe Kalandiva in several pots. The division method is only suitable for healthy adult plants. Daughter processes are sown. They grow next to the mother plant.

Procedure

1. Division combine with transplant.
2. The bush is carefully removed from the pot
3. Using a sharp knife, the daughter shoots with a part of the root system are separated and planted in a separate container.

Diseases and Pests

Judging by the reviews, Kalanchoe Kalandiva rarely gets sick. The main cause of disease is excessive watering. Constant dampness of the soil provokes the development of rot, creates a favorable environment for the propagation of fungi. Advice to beginner gardeners - it’s better not to overpower than to overfill. Description and treatment of the most common diseases is given in the table.

Table - Kalanchoe Kalandiva diseases, symptoms and treatment

The choice of fungicides in stores is quite wide. The most popular drugs are Fundazol, Topaz, Rovral, Ridomil. All of them are effective against rot and fungal diseases.

Properly organized care for Kalanchoe Kalandiva guarantees a stable and long flowering. Systematic pruning and pinching will not only help form a neat bush, but also extend the life of the flower through regular rejuvenation.