Why does the Kalanchoe not bloom? What should I do if the Kalanchoe does not bloom?

Many people keep one or two pots of Kalanchoe at home because of its fragrant flowers and easy survival. However, some people find that Kalanchoe does not bloom during the cultivation process. So why does Kalanchoe not bloom? What should I do if Kalanchoe does not bloom? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help you.

Why doesn't the longevity flower bloom?

The natural flowering period of Kalanchoe is winter and spring, and it will not bloom before the time comes. It likes a cool environment, and will not bloom if the temperature is too high in summer; Kalanchoe is a short-day plant, and will not bloom if the daylight hours are too long.

If the Kalanchoe does not bloom during its natural flowering period, then it is a management problem.

Kalanchoe is a fleshy plant, and the soil used for potting must be well-drained, breathable, loose, and rich in nutrients. Otherwise, it will grow poorly, not only will it not bloom, but it may also die.

Because Kalanchoe is very drought-resistant, it is rare for it not to bloom due to insufficient watering. Therefore, in daily management, if you water it too much, it will cause poor root growth or root rot, and the leaves will turn yellow, and it will definitely not bloom.

If there is a lack of fertilizer during the growth process, it will not bloom or bloom less due to poor growth. Especially if your Kalanchoe is cultivated in nutrient soil bought from the market, it must be fertilized with full-element compound fertilizer once a week.

What to do if Kalanchoe does not bloom

1. Because Kalanchoe is a short-day plant, it must be exposed to light for four to six hours before it can bloom, and no more than eight hours at most. This short-day period can allow it to bloom thoroughly. If it is exposed to light for four to six hours and the rest of the time is kept in darkness for a month, it will quickly produce buds and bloom.

2. Another situation is lack of fertilizer. All things cannot grow without fertilizer. When it grows and blooms, you must supplement it with sufficient fertilizer. If you don’t fertilize it, it will not get nutrients and its roots will not absorb nutrients. How can it bloom?

3. Proper pruning is beneficial to the growth of Kalanchoe. There are two types of pruning. One is to cut off the remaining flowers after blooming; the second type of pruning makes the plant short and strong, promoting the development of branches. Combined with fertilization, there will be more branches and more flower heads in the future. Pruning in spring and autumn is best. When pruning, cut off the main branches and keep about 5-10 cm. Don't cut too much at a time, considering the photosynthesis of the leaves.

When is the flowering period of Kalanchoe?

The natural flowering period of Kalanchoe is from December to May of the following year. Note that it is "natural flowering period", which means without any human intervention. The current flower cultivation technology has reached the level of "whenever and wherever you want it to bloom".