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Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

Last post 26-10-2009 5:27 PM by GardeningFin. 2 replies.

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  • 25/10/2009 05:18 PM
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    Hi there,

     I'm really milking the forum today!

    Thanks to Silver Surfer who helped my ID my Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

     I've had this plant for years and it only blossomed with white flowers about 6 years ago! Reading up on it, it should give a lovely display every year - long into winter. I only get green leaves and it is a healthy fella in a sunny, warm spot so not sure why it doesn't flower. Would anyone have any ideas?

    Many thanks
    Fin

     


     

     

     
  • 25/10/2009 09:19 PM
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    Have you been feeding it?  It looks a bit straggly as though it might have been starved and possibly got dry at times. I suggest you take some 'irish' cuttings, by removing some pieces with the small roots still attached and potting them into fresh compost. Then repot the pruned mother plant also into fresh compost (looks to me as though it might have been in the same pot for a while?)


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  • 26/10/2009 05:27 PM
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    Yes, it does need some fresh compost - thanks for the tips!