Watering, fertilizing, repotting and more

How is pouring?

The water requirement of the succulents is very low. Keep the soil evenly moist during the growing season. Poured is always when the top ten centimeters of the substrate feel evenly moist during the thumb test.

How is fertilization done?

You don't even have to visit Kalanchoe Madagascar during the winter months fertilize. From April to October, the plant is supplied with a commercially available liquid fertilizer every month.

When does it have to be repotted?

Older plants are repotted, when the planter has obviously become too small. The ideal time for this maintenance measure is spring. Always plant the Kalanchoe in a nutrient-poor substrate, special succulents or plants are ideal Cactus soil.

How is it cut?

Almost all Kalachoe species only have to get cut, if they grow bulky. You can then cut the stems back to just above the ground, the plant will willingly sprout again.

How do you hibernate?

The Kalanchoe Madagascar can be at normal room temperature be overwintered. It likes to be a little cooler in the resting phase, but the temperature in the winter quarters should not drop below 15 degrees.

Which pests and diseases are threatened?

• If you mean too well by watering, there is a risk of root rot. The fine roots will die and the succulent will dry out, even though you water them regularly. In this case, repot the Kalanchoe Madagascar quickly and remove all damaged parts of the roots. Usually the plant recovers quickly.
• mildew can also attack indoor plants and appear as an unsightly, floury coating on the leaves. Here it only helps to cut off the infested leaves. If the infestation is severe, you can treat the Kalanchoe Madagascar with a suitable fungicide.
• Woolly lice and aphids rarely attack the Kalanchoe. Usually the pests migrate from other plants to the Kalanchoe. The trade has highly effective pesticides ready with which you can put an end to the pests in an uncomplicated way.