Which location does the Flaming Käthchen prefer?
The Flaming Käthchen needs a bright place, but above all the strong midday sun should be avoided. If the leaves of the plant turn reddish, this is a sign of sunburn and you should take the plant out of the sun immediately. Please note that the Kalanchoe is a short-day plant that grows in winter only forms buds for the next season if they have a maximum of nine hours of light per day receives. So from November you should be careful not to expose the plant to light for too long.
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In which substrate does the Flaming Käthchen feel particularly comfortable?
It is best to put the Flaming Käthchen in Cactus soil and above all ensure good drainage, for example by means of Expanded clay(€ 16.36 at Amazon *) or pottery shards. The succulent plant does not tolerate waterlogging at all.
What should you watch out for when pouring the Flaming Katy?
The Flaming Käthchen comes from the hot, tropical regions of East Africa and is able to store water in its fleshy leaves. You should therefore water the plant no more than once a week during the hot months - and only if the substrate feels dry to the touch when you test it with your finger. In winter the plant naturally needs less moisture.
When and how often should the Flaming Käthchen be fertilized?
If you repot the Flaming Käthchen once a year, additional fertilizers are not necessary. Otherwise, you should regularly supply the plant with special liquid cactus fertilizer during the growing season. Make sure you never reach for dry roots fertilizeas this damages the roots.
At which temperatures does the Flaming Käthchen feel particularly comfortable?
So that the Flaming Käthchen blooms long and abundantly, you should cultivate it, especially in winter at around 16 to 20 ° C room temperature and a maximum of nine hours of light - only then will they Buds for the following summer educated.
Since the Flaming Katy tends to grow rapidly, you can confidently trim it a little from time to time. Faded flower heads on the other hand, they are not cut off, but merely carefully plucked off.
With Leaf or shoot cuttings take care of a constant supply of new plants yourself. In addition, the Flaming Käthchen can also be reproduced using seeds.
Which diseases and pests attack the Flaming Käthchen particularly often?
Diseases and pests are rare in the Kalanchoe, the plant is considered to be very robust. The only problem is too much moisture, to which the plant often reacts with changes to the leaves and their shedding.
The Flaming Katy is a tropical plant and can therefore only overwinter inside the apartment at temperatures of at least 15 ° C.
Tips
During the summer months, the Flaming Käthchen feels most comfortable in the fresh air - for example on the balcony or terrace.
