Staff Answer
Aug 15, 2022 - 01:30 PM
Two things could cause crispiness besides underwatering. The first is sunburn and the second is being root bound.
You can read about the symptoms and solutions for sunburn by clicking the link below.
If sunburn isn't the issue, check the roots. If the root ball is mostly root with little soil, try repotting it into a bigger container or into the ground. It could be that the roots have grown so much that they're chocking themselves.
Also, be sure to check your soil. If it's a very mineral heavy soil (like Bonsai Jack soil) you may need to cut it with some normal potting soil. Kalanchoe like that more than many other succulents.
If the issue is none of these, you can always send some clear pictures via email to us at info@mountaincrestgardens.com and we'll diagnose the issue for you. If you do send us some pictures, please include the following information in your email.
1) Growing conditions (full sun, part sun, filtered sun, indoors, outdoors, etc.)
2) Soil used for planting
3) Watering schedule
4) Does the container have a hole for drainage?
You can read about the symptoms and solutions for sunburn by clicking the link below.
If sunburn isn't the issue, check the roots. If the root ball is mostly root with little soil, try repotting it into a bigger container or into the ground. It could be that the roots have grown so much that they're chocking themselves.
Also, be sure to check your soil. If it's a very mineral heavy soil (like Bonsai Jack soil) you may need to cut it with some normal potting soil. Kalanchoe like that more than many other succulents.
If the issue is none of these, you can always send some clear pictures via email to us at info@mountaincrestgardens.com and we'll diagnose the issue for you. If you do send us some pictures, please include the following information in your email.
1) Growing conditions (full sun, part sun, filtered sun, indoors, outdoors, etc.)
2) Soil used for planting
3) Watering schedule
4) Does the container have a hole for drainage?
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