Kalanchoe transplant Kalandiva - the secrets of a successful procedure

Tell me when you need a Kalanchoe Kalandiva transplant. A beautiful and already quite mature bush was presented to me by a friend a year ago. During this time, the flower has grown, gave many new branches and is already twice as wide as its pot. Probably, it's time for my Kalanchoe to move to a new container. In this regard, some questions arose, for example, what land does he need? After moving to my house, the bush has never been transplanted and grows in the old soil. Judging by the weight of the flowerpot, it is light and free-flowing. And yet, how often should Kalanchoe be transplanted and when?

It is no secret that the main advantage of Kalandiva is abundant flowering, for which, in fact, this plant is grown. One of the mandatory procedures is Kalanchoe Kalandiva transplant. Bushes are distinguished by good growth rates and significantly increase in size over the season. The old capacity becomes small for them, and the "emaciated" soil will no longer be able to provide adequate nutrition. How and when should this be done?

Kalandiva is the "child" of Blossfeld's Kalanchoe. This hybrid variety is more compact than the parent (bush height within 30 cm). And he also ties more buds, and terry, and will delight with large lush caps of inflorescences. The flowering itself is also longer, which can last for as much as 8 months.

Kalanchoe transplant Kalandiva - optimal timing of the procedure

With proper care, a blooming handsome man can live for years. Young bushes need to change the pot and soil every year due to the fact that they become larger. Upon reaching the age of three, the development of the plant slows down slightly. If there are such "old-timers" in the house, it is enough to replant them once every three years. The optimal time for transplanting is early spring. During the flowering period, the Kalanchoe should not be disturbed, as well as when it is resting.

A newly purchased bush needs an urgent transplant. It grows in a transport substrate, and received food in a flower shop through feeding. At home, a flower will not last long in such a land. Again, the exception is when the plant is in bloom. Then it is better to wait until the end of flowering, and at this time apply fertilizer with watering.

How to choose a new pot

The kalandiva does not need too spacious dishes. The plant has a superficial root system. If the flowerpot is deep, there is a risk of root rot. In addition, tightness only has a positive effect on flowering. It is enough that the container is only a couple of centimeters wider in diameter.

An adult Kalanchoe will be comfortable in a flowerpot with a maximum diameter of 18 cm.

What soil to transplant

When choosing a soil for Kalanchoe, it should be borne in mind that it is a succulent. Substrate must pass water well, and also have neutral acidity. If desired, the soil mixture can be made at home by mixing:

• 1 share of coarse river sand;
• 4 shares of general-purpose store substrate.

If possible, you can purchase a special mixture for succulents (cacti). It contains all the necessary Kalanchoe components. It is advisable to transplant using the transshipment method.

Step-by-step transplant Kalanchoe mini - video