Taking care of any plant at home is not so difficult. The main thing is to know some rules and subtleties of flower care. Each plant requires a special approach, and kalanchoe is no exception. How to water a kalanchoe properly? We will tell you more about it in our article.

Features of watering the kalanchoe

Any plant needs regular soil moistening. As a rule, owners of home flowers water them only when the soil becomes quite dry. But this approach is not quite right. After all, it is important to consider not only the dryness of the soil but also the root system of the plant. It is also important to take into account what time of the year outside the window, for example, in summer the flower needs more frequent watering than in winter. Proper care and timely watering is the key to the health and beauty of your favorite plant.

Do not water kalanchoe too often. If it is wetted too much, its roots will start to rot. Excessive humidification, especially during cold seasons, can cause plant death.

Besides, improper watering can cause other problems. For example, various fungal diseases can start to occur. This is especially dangerous during the flowering of the kalanchoe, as the fungus will have a detrimental effect on the formation and development of the bud.

If the plant does not have enough moisture, it will also hurt it. Leaves will begin to wither, dry out, turn yellow, and fall off.

• In the hot season, this type of plant especially needs proper and regular watering. During this period, it is desirable to water the kalanchoe at least twice a week. Especially if the flower pot is on the sunny side of the house.
• In the cold season, you should switch to a different watering mode, since excessive watering and spraying of the plant can lead to its death. On cold days, kalanchoe should be watered every two weeks.

It is worth mentioning that kalanchoe should be watered not only with ordinary water but also with water with the addition of various kinds of fertilizers. This will allow the root system to be enriched with nutrients, which will have a positive effect on the overall condition of the flower.

Since the flowering period of this species usually begins at the end of winter, you should water it once a week. At the same time, it is necessary to alternate watering with plain water and watering with liquid with useful additives

Watering rules

Kalanchoe is not a capricious plant. Therefore, if you follow simple rules for its care (watering it on time and spraying it properly), it will bloom and enjoy its beauty. If there is such a plant in your home, be sure to learn all the rules and recommendations for watering and taking care of it. First of all, take all recommendations regarding the season into account. Water the kalanchoe with warm water. In doing so, it is very important to use settled down water.

During watering, be as careful and attentive as possible. Drops should not be allowed to fall on the trunk or into the sinuses of leaves. If they evaporate quickly on a hot day and do not harm the plant, they can cause serious problems during the cold season. For example, signs of rotting or mold may appear.

Try to water the flower so that the entire soil is moist and there are no dry patches of soil left in the pot.

Fans of home flowers probably know that you can water the plant in two ways – under the root or in a container that is located under the pot. Kalanchoe should only be watered under the root.

During hot seasons, the flower needs not only regular watering but also spraying. You can do this with a spray gun.

Tips and tricks

Finally, we have a few more useful recommendations that will surely help all kalanchoe lovers to organize proper watering and plant care.

• In spring and autumn, it is necessary to wipe the leaves of the plant. It will allow to get rid of accumulated dust and dirt and also moisten them. This is best done with a wet cotton pad so that the delicate leaves are not damaged.
• If you water the kalanchoe regularly with hard water, it will start to hurt despite the observation of the basic rules. Therefore, if tap water is too hard, it is best to use only boiled water for watering.
• If there is an unpleasant smell from the soil, this indicates that you are moistening the plant too much. Also, overwatering can cause kalanchoe to stop growing. In this case, it is advisable to transplant the plant into new soil and strictly follow all rules and guidelines.
• If the plant does not have enough moisture, and the leaves began to fall off, then the problem can be solved by proper spraying. Systematic but moderate spraying will soon return the plant to its healthy appearance.
• You must not spray the plant during flowering as this will harm its general condition.