Kalanchoe, with its beautiful name meaning and long blooming period, is loved by many flower enthusiasts. However, the problem of leaves falling off during the maintenance process has caused headaches for many enthusiasts. This article will reveal the reasons for the leaf dropping of Kalanchoe and provide corresponding maintenance guides to help your Kalanchoe焕发 new green.
Reasons for the aging and leaf dropping of Kalanchoe1. Improper water management
Kalanchoe is not tolerant to waterlogging, excessive watering can lead to root rot, which in turn causes the leaves to turn yellow and fall off. Insufficient watering can also cause the leaves to wither.
2. Insufficient lighting
Kalanchoe enjoys sunlight, long-term exposure to dark environments can cause leaves to turn yellow and fall off. However, excessive sunlight can also cause leaf sunburn.
3. Improper temperature
The suitable growth temperature for Kalanchoe is between 15-25℃, high or low temperatures can cause leaves to turn yellow and fall off.
4. Improper fertilization
Excessive or unbalanced fertilization can cause the leaves of Kalanchoe to turn yellow and fall off.
5. Pest and disease attacks
Diseases and pests such as leaf spot and red spider mites can also cause Kalanchoe leaves to turn yellow and fall off.
Kalanchoe care guide1. Water management
Based on the growth habits of Kalanchoe, keep the soil slightly moist, avoid pouring water directly on the leaves during watering to prevent leaf rot, and reduce watering frequency during high summer temperatures.
2. Light management
Place Kalanchoe in a place with ample scattered light, avoid direct sunlight, and use a desk lamp to supplement light if indoor light is insufficient in winter.
3. Temperature management
Keep the indoor temperature between 15-25℃. In winter, if the temperature is too low, take appropriate measures to keep warm.
4. Fertilization management
5. Pest and disease control
Regularly inspect Kalanchoe and deal with pests and diseases in a timely manner. Use insecticides and fungicides for prevention and control, and maintain good ventilation to reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests.
The problem of leaves falling off Kalanchoe is often related to improper maintenance. Understanding Kalanchoe's growth habits and doing a good job in water, light, temperature, fertilization, and pest and disease control can make your Kalanchoe grow strong and healthy. I hope this article can provide you with help and allow your Kalanchoe to bloom beautiful flowers.
References:
"Flower Care Guide", compiled by the Chinese Flower Association, 2018 edition.
Third-party comments:
"This article has conducted a detailed analysis of the reasons for the leaf dropping of Kalanchoe and provided a series of practical maintenance guides, which are very helpful for novice flower enthusiasts." — Flower enthusiast comment