The Houseplant derivative, Kalanchoe is a simple plant to repot. Follow the steps below on repotting your Houseplant. The steps are very similar to any other plant in the Crassulaceae family.
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What is the best way to repot your Kalanchoe?
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Kalanchoe, just like you would repot your Japanese Birds Nest Fern as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Kalanchoe loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Kalanchoe by checking the soil ph (Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Kalanchoe is: Seasonal bloomer; requires six weeks of 14-hour nights in winter to reset its bloom cycle. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Kalanchoe
Patience is key when extracting your Kalanchoe from the pot. Depending on the age of the Kalanchoe, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Kalanchoe for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Kalanchoe from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with well-draining, sandy soil soil and allow your Kalanchoe to flourish.
What is the best way to take care of Kalanchoe?
Kalanchoe is not only relatively easy to repot but you should also be able to read on below for more information on it’s long term care to make sure it stays healthy for months to come.
What are the scientific and botanical names for Kalanchoe?
Your Kalanchoe may have other names you could call it. Consider the botanical and scientific names for the plants below. You may need this information when considering what soil type to buy or to get more specific on how to take care of it.
| Scientific name | Kalanchoe Kalanchoe blossfeldiana |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Kalanchoe blossfeldiana |
For a different plant in this family, check out Fatsia Spider Webs which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Japanese Aralias are a good fit as they are in the same family.
More information about Kalanchoe after repotting
First of all, once fully grown, Kalanchoe is toxic to pets and considered non-toxic to humans. When trying to find out more information about it so you can take better care of it, you may want to be aware of the other types of names and the fact that your Houseplant is in the Crassulaceae family of plants.
Managing the growth and care of Kalanchoe following repotting
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Kalanchoe grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of 10–12, USDA and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (Africa (Madagascar)).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 6–18 in. tall and wide. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Kalanchoe reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get Full sun, partial shade exposure.
How to work out if you have repot Kalanchoe correctly
Achieving the desired height of 6–18 in. tall and wide which is what you can expect after the right care for your Kalanchoe should also come with Yellow, red, orange, salmon, pink, white blooms at Seasonal bloomer; requires six weeks of 14-hour nights in winter to reset its bloom cycle time. Check out Jessenia Pothos for another example of a plant that blooms around the same time.
Is the best place to keep Kalanchoe indoors or outdoors after repotting?
To answer the question of if you should plant or repot your Kalanchoe outside or inside, you should look at the ideal environments for the plant. consider that Kalanchoe is native to Africa (Madagascar) and then take into consideration whether your area has a similar climate based on your knowledge.
Another thing that you should consider is that Kalanchoe is in the 10–12, USDA hardiness zone in the United States. Visit this website to work out what zone you live in and make the right decision.