Rabbit Ear Kalanchoe
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Rabbit Ear Kalanchoe tomentosa belongs to the Crassulaceae family, Kalanchoe genus, native to Madagascar, Africa. The plant is an erect, succulent shrub that grows easily and is medium-sized. The leaves are opposite, long spindle-shaped, with the entire leaf and stem densely covered with disordered绒毛.
The new leaves of Rabbit Ear Kalanchoe are golden yellow, while the old leaves are slightly yellowish-brown, with round leaf tips. The leaves of the plant are very cute. The difference between Rabbit Ear Kalanchoe and Black Ear Kalanchoe is that the leaf edges of Rabbit Ear Kalanchoe do not easily turn black, while the leaf edges of Black Ear Kalanchoe easily turn black. It blooms in early summer with a corymbose inflorescence, the inflorescence is tall, the flowers are tubular and upwards, blooming in pink with 4 petals, and the flowering period is long.
Rabbit Ear Kalanchoe requires a sunny, cool, and dry environment, tolerant of semi-shade but afraid of waterlogging, and dislikes hot and humid conditions. It has the habit of growing in cool seasons and dormant in high summer temperatures. From September of each year to June of the following year is the growing period of the plant (the growing period varies depending on different environments). If the light is insufficient, the plant will easily grow tall, the distance between leaves will become longer, making the plant shape loose, the stem weak, the leaves will stretch, and the color will fade. Plants growing in full sunlight will be shorter and stockier, with relatively compact leaf arrangement, and Rabbit Ear Kalanchoe does not grow very slowly.
The Rabbit Ear Kalanchoe mentioned in the article is grown in a sunroom with full sunlight. During the growing period, the soil should be kept slightly moist, avoiding waterlogging. The soil used is a mixture of coal slag, peat, and a small amount of perlite, in a ratio of about 6:3:1. Rabbit Ear Kalanchoe can withstand temperatures as low as -2°C when the potting soil is dry, which is the indoor temperature, not outdoors. Watering is basically stopped during the entire winter, and watering should be gradually reduced when the temperature drops below 5 degrees.
When the temperature exceeds 35°C in summer, the plant's growth basically stops. At this time, watering should be reduced to prevent root rot caused by overly wet soil. Ventilation should be improved, and appropriate shading is necessary to avoid exposure to the hot sun. This is the basic care throughout the summer. It is worth noting that during the summer, the article does not completely stop watering; only a small amount of water is given to prevent the old leaves from drying out. Watering is done at the edge of the pot, about twice a month, between 7-9 PM when the sun has set, which will not affect the plant's roots.
It is necessary to avoid long-term rain exposure during cultivation, as it can cause rot.
Since Rabbit Ear Kalanchoe grows relatively quickly, repotting once every 1-2 years is sufficient, preferably before the first watering in early spring. The plant shape will not be too small, with branching, and propagation can be done by cutting the top and dividing the plant. The cutting process is simple: take a healthy old branch, let it dry, and plant it in slightly moist sand. It will generally root in more than 20 days in a shaded and ventilated environment. Avoid frequent watering during the cutting process, as it can easily cause stem rot. Cutting should be done in spring and autumn.
The detailed information on the cultivation method of Rabbit Ear Kalanchoe tomentosa has been shared above, hoping it can be helpful to you!