How to water Kalanchoe / The watering method for Kalanchoe

How to water the longevity flowerManaging plants: A brief knowledge section about succulents like the longevity flower. How to water the longevity flower, let's take a look together!The longevity flower is not difficult to cultivate for many plant enthusiasts, but many still don't know how to water it properly. Here are two principles for watering the longevity flower, which may be helpful for新手 enthusiasts.1. Water only when dry, and water thoroughly when you do.This means waiting for the soil to be completely dry before watering, as there is still a risk of root rot otherwise. You can insert a bamboo skewer into the medium until it reaches the bottom of the pot. If it feels moist when pulled out, do not rush to water. Unlike grass flowers that need watering when dry, this is why I always emphasize that the longevity flower is a succulent. Compared to other succulents, plants in the Crassulaceae family, such as the genus Kalanchoe, are more tolerant of water, and not strictly following this principle during the growing season won't have much impact. However, in extreme weather conditions, strict adherence is recommended. Although there are no data showing that watering only when dry is one of the prerequisites for ensuring a compact and sturdy plant, if you always keep the potting soil moist and have average sunlight and ventilation conditions, your longevity flower will likely become leggy, with weak and unhealthy growth. Additionally, when the soil is completely dry, water slowly and carefully, and water several times back and forth because the gaps between the medium and the pot are larger, and water can quickly drain away if poured roughly, with most of the medium not having time to absorb the water. It is not recommended to use the immersion method, as it can easily lead to root mealybug infections and water alkali buildup. The influence of the medium on the plant is evident here; good medium can dry out in 1-2 days and won't compact, allowing the roots to breathe adequately and also facilitating water penetration.2. Better dry than wet.Under normal conditions, water more during the growing season, especially when flower buds form in autumn. Water less during severe winter and summer, and stop watering when temperatures are consistently above 35°C or below 8°C. Especially in summer, the feeling that the soil moisture dries up quickly can lead to frequent watering, which easily causes the roots to remain moist and rot. In fact, the air humidity is high in summer, and while the surface of the soil may look dry, the bottom is still not completely dry, especially in southern regions. In cold winter, try to water at noon or in the afternoon when the water temperature is close to the air temperature. Do not water when cold waves arrive and temperatures suddenly drop, or during sustained cold and cloudy days, even if the medium is completely dry and the leaves are wilted. Because root rot is irreversible, and as long as the dehydration of the leaves is not very severe, they can usually recover quickly after watering. More than 95% of longevity flowers die from overwatering and root rot, not from drought. So when you're not sure whether to water or not, remember to choose "not to water."Refer to the watering diagram of the Crassulaceae family Kalanchoe genus for longevity flower watering (Note: The amount of water is relative, based on the above two principles, refer to the diagram below)The above content on how to water the longevity flower is provided for green plant enthusiasts to reference, hoping to solve your problems in green plant and flower management.