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Pruning guide

How to prune kalanchoe

Best time
Immediately after flowering ends, typically late winter to spring
How often
Once per bloom cycle, annually
Technique
Deadhead by pinching or snipping spent flower clusters at their stem junction. After all flowers have finished, cut leggy stems back by one-third to one-half just above a leaf node. Then give the plant a 6-week short-day treatment to initiate the next bloom cycle.

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Pruning kalanchoe — FAQ

When should I prune kalanchoe?

Immediately after flowering ends, typically late winter to spring. Deadhead by pinching or snipping spent flower clusters at their stem junction. After all flowers have finished, cut leggy stems back by one-third to one-half just above a leaf node. Then give the plant a 6-week short-day treatment to initiate the next bloom cycle.

How often does kalanchoe need pruning?

Once per bloom cycle, annually. Kalanchoe benefits from deadheading spent flowers and a light prune after blooming to encourage the next flush of colour. Cut back leggy stems by up to one-half to promote bushy regrowth. A period of reduced light (about 14 hours of darkness per night for 6 weeks) is needed to trigger re-blooming.

How do you prune kalanchoe?

Deadhead by pinching or snipping spent flower clusters at their stem junction. After all flowers have finished, cut leggy stems back by one-third to one-half just above a leaf node. Then give the plant a 6-week short-day treatment to initiate the next bloom cycle.