This is how the Goethe plant felt at home

The water requirement

The Goethe plant only needs a moderate amount of moisture. to water Only if the top inches of the substrate are dry to the touch. It is important to ensure good water drainage and to tip away the liquid that has collected in the coaster after a few minutes. The Kalanchoe Daigremontiana is very sensitive to waterlogging, which can lead to rotten roots.

How is fertilization done?

Like all Kalanchoe species, the Goethe plant is very frugal. In the first year after planting or repotting, there is no need to fertilize at all. You can then use commercially available liquid fertilizers once a month in the dosage recommended on the packaging during the growing season from April to September. If you prefer a fortnightly fertilization, only add half the amount to the irrigation water.

Cut

When properly cared for, Kalanchoe Daigremontiana grows quite vigorously, making it an occasional one Care cut is advisable.

• The pruning is ideally done when repotting.
• To avoid injuries and bruises at the interfaces, only use very sharp cutting tools.
• Wipe off leaking sap.
• If necessary, treat cut surfaces with a wound protection agent. However, this is not absolutely necessary.

Repot

At the latest when the roots grow out of the holes in the planter, it's time to repot. Plants for which the pot is too small should ideally be moved to fresh ones in March at the beginning of the growing season Cactus soil and set a larger pot.

How do you hibernate?

In the winter months you should put the Kalanchoe Daigremontiana cooler, temperatures between 10 and 15 degrees are ideal. Pour significantly less.

Which pests and diseases are threatened?

The Goethe plant is very resistant and is rarely attacked by diseases and pests.

Occasionally occurs mildew which you can recognize by the following features:

• The leaves roll up.
• White spots appear on all parts of the plant.
• The plant grows much more slowly and dies if the fungus is not controlled.

Powdery mildew can be treated well with commercially available fungicides.