Каланхоэ – одно из самых покупаемых растений в world. At the famous Dutch flower auctions, it ranks first in sales. Indoor flowers of Kalanchoe are very decorative, easy to care for and extremely diverse. The combination of these three properties underlies such a high popularity.
Kalanchoe refers to succulents. Conventionally, the entire diversity of these plants can be divided into three large groups.
Kalanchoe is very patient, ready to adapt todifferent conditions, forgive mistakes and inattention of the florists. For a long life and flowering they need sunlight, fresh air, watering during growth and cool dry earth in a rest period.
For those who want to know the answer to the question "how to care for Kalanchoe," we will give below the main parameters of their content.
Temperature conditions. He prefers moderate temperature, but quitecan withstand its reduction to 6-8 ° C. Succulents are loved when the difference between day and night temperatures is high enough. Therefore Kalanchoe feels great outside the room, on the balcony or balcony.
Lighting. It needs good lighting, direct sunlight.
Watering. Watering is mild, rare.Between watering the soil must dry up. Stagnant water leads to decay, so when planting a plant, care must be taken to ensure good drainage. In winter, watered once in 10 - 14 days.
The soil. Need infertile soil with an admixture of sand. It is best to use zemlesmes for succulents, sold in flower shops.
Additional fertilizing. In spring and early summer, once a month, you can feed up for cacti and succulents.
Air humidity. Spraying is not required. The plant likes fresh air, it is recommended to ventilate the room and "walk outside the window" in warm weather.
Transfer. Transplanted in the spring after the end of the rest period.
Pests. The danger is a spider mite, scab, and thrips.
Kalanchoe very easily multiplies, so it makes sense to replace old plants with new ones that have a more fresh and well-groomed appearance. They can be obtained from leaf or stem cuttings and shoots.
Below, we describe how to care for the Kalanchoe when propagating by propagation.
We prepare the cuttings. To do this, we cut off from the mother plant young strong shoots 10-15 cm long. We release the lower part from the leaves and leave them for one to two days to dry.
Ready cuttings are planted in the soil for succulents to a permanent place, carefully primed land.
Saplings do not need to be shelteredfilm or put in a greenhouse. The recommended temperature is 20-25 ° C, moderate watering. Usually, Kalanchoe easily rooted and quickly develop into a full-fledged plant.
Reproduction with the help of seeds is less common, butalso does not require special efforts. The seeds germinate at a temperature of 20-25 ° C. Shoots need moderate watering and pinching after the appearance of several leaves.
Kalanchoe bryophyllums easily reproduce with the help of plant-children, transplanted to a permanent place for rooting. No additional effort (except irrigation) is required for their dilution.
Many Kalanchoe can have a healing and hemostatic effect. The leaves and stems of the plant should be washed, crushed, wrapped in gauze to attach to the damaged place.
Tincture of Kalanchoe leaves has anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effect and can be used to rinse the throat and gums, rinse the nose and eyes.
Kalanchoe juice is a biostimulant. It can be used in cases where the human body needs support after prolonged overload or severe illness.
The most effective among the species is Kalanchoe pinnate, it is used in the pharmacological industry to create drugs.
