How to cut back
Kalanchoe bracteata - Silver Teaspoons
Kalanchoe
my plant is growing and needs to be cut back. where on the stem does one cut?
Status:
Open Sep 28, 2023 - 07:14 AM
1answer
Staff Answer
Sep 28, 2023 - 07:14 AM
First, it's important to be sure the plant is not reaching for light. This is a common reason plants get top heavy and fall over when they're not supposed to. If the plant is reaching for light, that problem will need to be fixed before any cutting is done. Otherwise, the plant may not have the energy for new branches. Click the link below to read about stretching.
If your plant is healthy and just needs to be pruned back, where you cut along the stem is of little consequence. Just be sure to leave a few pairs of leaves on it so it can continue to photosynthesize.
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs...
Answer this question
View More Product Details
Kalanchoe bracteata - Silver Teaspoons
Silver Teaspoons (Kalanchoe bracteata) (Scott Elliot): A stemmed, upright grower with velvety, ovate leaves of silvery white. The foliage also has a powdery coating of farina (epicuticular wax) that protects it in full sun. It can grow bushy if given space and produces red to orange, bell-shaped blo...
See More
Browse by Category
Kalanchoe
View our complete selection of Kalanchoe to find the one that suites your needs.
View All
View all Kalanchoe Questions & Answers
View all Kalanchoe bracteata - Silver Teaspoons Questions & Answers
Share Your Own Experience & Expertise
We look to ensure that every question is answered by the best people with relevant expertise and experience, the best answers include multiple perspectives. Do you have relevant expertise or experience to contribute your answer to any of these commonly asked questions?
Add New Comment