Kalanchoe

Plant Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe) is a member of the family Crassulaceae. This genus comprises more than 200 different types, it is represented by shrubs, succulents and herbaceous perennials. In nature this plant can be found in tropical areas of Asia, Australia and America. Foliage in different species may vary. As a rule, the leaves are thick, they are sessile or have petioles, and can be weakly or strongly dissected. During flowering, formed the umbrella, which is composed of flowers of white, purple, red or yellow color. At home grow well in almost all types of this plant, unless the grower adheres to the guidelines for the care culture.

Bloom. Begins in the last winter weeks and lasts approximately 30 days. Illumination. Needs bright but diffused light, the length of daylight is about 12 hours. Temperature. In winter, from 14 to 18 degrees and in summer from 18 to 28 degrees. Ensure that the room where the flower, the temperature was not less than 10 degrees. Watering. Bottom watering is recommended. During the vegetation period it should be moderate and carried out immediately after it dries the top layer of the substrate in the pot. In winter water the flower it is necessary only after the soil mix in depth dries in 1/3 the part. The humidity of the air. Grows well in normal living room humidity. However, in hot days the flower should be systematically moisturize from the sprayer with lukewarm water. Fertilizer. In summer and autumn (during Bud formation) to feed the hive it is necessary 1 time per week, to do this, use the fertilizer for succulent plants and cacti. Organic matter to feed the Kalanchoe can be no more than 1 time in 2 weeks. Trim. When Bush Bud, and remove all stems. A period of rest. Begins immediately after flowering and lasts approximately 30-45 days. Transplant. This procedure is carried out only when necessary when the root system gets too crowded in the pot. Transplanted flower in the beginning of the growing season. The soil mix. Culture you can use potting mix designed for cacti and succulent plants. Also suitable substrate, composed of turf and leaf soil, sand and peat (2:4:1:1).