Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Flashcards
what type of plant is a Kalanchoe blossfeldiana?
a succulent perennial
What method of propagation is used for Kalanchoe blossfeldiana?
vegetatively from stem or leaf cuttings
What market is Kalanchoe blossfeldiana most popular for?
houseplant marker - takes 12 months to grow from seed.
what flower colours does Kalanchoe blossfeldiana come in?
several, ranging from reds, purples, yellow and white.
How do you grow Kalanchoe blossfeldiana from seed?
sow seed in March if its to flower for December period
Seeds is very fine so mix with dry silver sand and surface sow lightly over prepped tray filled with seed sowing compost.
Water from below
Cover tray with glass to prevent moisture loss
Temp; 18-21’c for germination
Prick out seedlings 6 weeks after germination
When would you take a Kalanchoe blossfeldiana cutting?
End of March
what controls the flowering of Kalanchoe blossfeldiana?
day length and temperatures.
When do Kalanchoe blossfeldiana naturally flower?
Early March
How do you get Kalanchoe blossfeldiana to flower in time for Christmas?
In Aug, create artificial short days.
Cover plants with sheets of black polythene - make sure there is good air movement
They need 8 and a half hour days for 24 days, and then 2 weeks after this, flower buds will appear.
what is the best way to water a Kalanchoe blossfeldiana?
sub-irrigation systems due to foliage overlapping pot edges.
What conditions do Kalanchoe blossfeldiana not like?
cold and frost
