Troubleshooting
Kalanchoe problems — and how to fix them
Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
No re-bloom after the first flowering
Kalanchoes need a 6-week period of long nights (14+ hours of darkness) to set new buds.
Yellow leaves
Overwatering.
Drooping leaves
Underwatering after a long dry spell.
Leggy growth
Insufficient light; move to a sunnier spot.
Prevent kalanchoe problems before they start
Most kalanchoe issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Kalanchoe varieties: common problems
- Paddle Plant (Flapjacks)
- Pink Butterflies Kalanchoe
- Kalanchoe Tomentosa 'Chocolate Soldier'
- Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora
- Kalanchoe Beharensis
- Kalanchoe Fedtschenkoi
- Kalanchoe Pumila
- Kalanchoe Orgyalis
- Kalanchoe Rhombopilosa
- Kalanchoe Marmorata
- Kalanchoe Longiflora
- Kalanchoe Millotii
…and 5 more varieties.
Looking for kalanchoe in general rather than its problems? Read the full kalanchoe care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Kalanchoe problems — FAQ
Why is my kalanchoe no re-bloom after the first flowering?
Kalanchoes need a 6-week period of long nights (14+ hours of darkness) to set new buds.
Why is my kalanchoe yellow leaves?
Overwatering.
Why is my kalanchoe drooping leaves?
Underwatering after a long dry spell.
Why is my kalanchoe leggy growth?
Insufficient light; move to a sunnier spot.