Kalanchoe Kalandiva

In the family of Kalanchoe there are about 200 species of this plant. All these flowers are characterized by the fact that they havethere is a thick stem and fleshy leaves. By their coloring, the leaves of these succulents can vary greatly. So, there are plants with pubescent, smooth and velvety leaves. Even the color of the leaves varies: in some plants they can be dark green, and in others - with the greatest bright spots.

Let the name "Kalanchoe" is of Chinese origin, but these flowers are common not only in Southeast Asia, but also in South Africa and South America. The height of the Kalanchoe can range from a few centimeters to 3-4 meters. Fortunately, many species of Kalanchoe are suitable for their breeding at home.

Separately it is necessary to single out Kalanchoe Kalandiva, which would not exist without the Kalanchoe Blossfeld. It is the Kalanchoe of Blossfeld, whose homelandis Madagascar, has become the basis for the development of a new hybrid. Kalanchoe Kalandiva is very similar to Blossfeld, but there are differences. The Kalanchoe Kalandiva flower is much smaller than Blossfeld and reaches only 25-30 cm in height. It is also worth noting that Kalandiva blooms much longer than Blossfeld. The period of its flowering in good conditions can last up to six months.

Kalanchoe Kalandiva: care

Now it's worth telling how to look after the Kalanchoe Kalandiva. Like all succulents, this plant does not require much attention, but nevertheless there are some secrets of correct growing of a plant.

To begin with it is necessary to talk about the conditions of the Kalanchoe. This plant likes good lighting, can also carry the direct rays of the sun. But here on the southern window it's still undesirable to put it. To the plant does not die under the scorching rays of the sun, it needs a little shade.

Kalanchoe easily adapts to different temperatures, so it can easily tolerate fluctuations from 12 to 30 ° C. Yet it is better to grow Kalanchoe Kalandiva at room temperature around 20 ° C. Also pay attention not only to the temperature in the room, but also to the dryness of the air. All succulents like dry air, including Kalanchoe.

To watering these plants are not demanding, since all the moisture is stored in fleshy leaves. Water your plant as the top layer of the soil dries up. Together with watering you can fertilize plants. To do this, you can use a special fertilizer for cacti and succulents. You can fertilize Kalandi once every three weeks.

After buying a Kalanchoe, you can immediately transplant. Peat soil, in which the plants are inshops, is not suitable for growing a Kalanchoe. It is not necessary to wash the roots of peat, because it can be done at the end of the rest period of the plant. Also, do not transplant the plant into a large pot. Kalanchoe Kalandiva is a small, compact plant that does not require much space. When transplanting into a new pot, be sure to take care of a good drainage layer, because stagnant water Kalandiva can not stand. After the transplant, it is required to water the plant well in order to completely soak the soil.

It is worth noting that at the Kalanchoe, after the flowering, the lower leaves fall, and the plant extends. It does not have a very beautiful appearance, so many people throw out the plant, because they do not know how to take care of it further.

To the next year your plant looked beautiful, it can be cut almost to the root. But such pruning is possible only in the autumn, whenthe plant has a rest period. At this time the Kalanchoe Kalandiva should be put into the shade and sometimes watered. Soon new shoots will appear, on which beautiful leaves will grow. But still it is worth noting that you can not get the same large juicy leaves, so the plant can be simply formed as a tree or a bush. By the spring Kalanchoe Kalandiva is gaining strength to re-blossom.