Kalanchoe Nanophyis "Pumila" (Kalanchoe pumila) is a perennial bulbous plant with a slow growth rate. The height of the plant reaches 50 cm.
Leaves
Kalanchoe leaves are fleshy, broad, oval in shape, with jagged edges, appear alternately along the length of the stems and because they are very tender they break easily with the slightest clumsy movement. They are grayish with fluff.
Flowers
Kalanchoe flowers appear in purple bouquets. It blooms in early spring and can keep its flowers all summer.
Location
Kalanchoe is placed in sunny and semi-shady places, in the garden and on the terrace. But when the temperatures are high in the summer, the plants should be moved to places without direct sunlight as they cause burns that appear as drying on the edges of the leaves.
Watering
Regarding watering, it has no particular requirements as it is like a succulent. In the summer months the Kalanchoe should be watered 2-3 times a week, while in the winter up to 1 time a week, depending on the prevailing weather. It is not good to leave the plant without water for a long time, because it loses its decorative value, its flowers wither faster and its leaves wither.
Pruning
No pruning needed. Dried leaves are removed in late autumn and its inflorescence in early spring.
Lubrication
It is a plant with moderate fertilization requirements. It needs fertilization twice a year, once in the beginning of spring and once in the beginning of summer. An ideal formulation is a balanced fertilizer.
Enemies and diseases
The plant is susceptible to attack by aphids and spider mites. Very often spider webs appear on the plant, an indication that the plant is affected by aphids, or its branches stick to our hand, which indicates the presence of aphids. Kalanchoe is also often attacked by coccoid insects. The most common problem is overwatering, which causes the plant to rot.
Toxicity
The juice of the leaves can cause itching in people with sensitive skin. So when removing the leaves wear gloves ..
It is suitable for
- as an indoor plant,
- planting in a pot or planter on the balcony, the veranda.
Flowerpot 10.5cm
