Kalanchoe Kalandiva (Kalanchoe Kalandiva) - a hybrid of a kind that belongs to the Tolstiankov family.
All members of the family are succulents. In nature, they inhabit the tropics of Africa and South America.
"Father" Kalanchoe Blossfelda is a brightly blossoming representative of the genus. It differs from the descendant in more modest simple flowers, in Kalandives they are terry.
Characteristic and description
Kalandiva - very tenacious and undemanding plant, like other species.
His main dignity - lush bloom for a long time.
If there are favorable conditions, it can last for six months.
Another feature - blooms in winter, often opening up to the New Year's Eve.
how succulent has thick rounded stems, densely covered with fleshy leaves. The shoots are numerous, branch well and produce aerial roots.
Leafy plates are painted in a deep dark green color, their surface is leathery and glossy. Form - rounded or ovoid, the edges are cut into small frequent teeth.
Terry inflorescencesThey are located on a short peduncle, fold into lush umbrellas.
The color is quite diverse, includes pink, orange, purple, red, yellow and beige shades.
Mix - descendant of Kalandives miniits hybrid. Main difference from parent - flowering can continuewithout interrupting whole year. Features in the care there.
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Care
Temperature
A normal room temperature in the range of 22-27 ° is quite suitable Kalandiv.
It tolerates a short-term decrease in temperature to 6-9 ° and any heat, up to 40 °.
Light mode
If you want to achieve long flowering - place an African guest on the south window.
Kalandiva loves light very much, not afraid of the direct rays of the sun.
Being on the east and west side of the house does not form inflorescences.
In addition, the shoots will begin to stretch and thin, the leaves will be located far from each other, greatly exposing the stem. Kalandyva completely lose its attractive appearance.
Watering
Like succulent she is does not tolerate frequent irrigation and water abundance.
Constant ground moisture will trigger fungal diseases.causing rotting of the roots and stem. Drought hurts a plant much less, so don’t flood it.
Quite enough moisten the soil every 6-8 days, even in summer. In any case, you need to wait for the soil to dry from above.
Immediately after watering, water that has leaked into the pan needs to be poured. Experienced growers recommend even wiping dry and the bottom of the pot and pan.
For watering use only softened water. with a minimal amount of lime.
To do this, tap water must be defended or boiled, or apply thawed and rain. Otherwise, a raid forms on the surface of the earth, which will prevent the passage of air to the roots.
If in winter to keep in a cool room, watering is reduced, increasing the interval between procedures for 5-7 days.
Do not worry - it does not hurt him. But the excess moisture will almost certainly cause rotting of the roots and the base of the stems.
Humidity
Do not spray it or put next to a container with water. It is quite enough to wipe leaves from dust occasionally or to arrange a cool shower for the same purpose.
Dust clogs the stomata through which the plant collects moisture and interferes with its normal development.
Top dressing
The most necessary fertilizers, especially during flowering, are potassium and phosphorus. They should be made regularly - individually or in combination.
The interval between standard dressings is from 10 to 15 days.
But top dressing organic matter is recommended to limit or not use at all, as it contains a lot of nitrogen.
This substance causes fattening of the flower, it begins to intensively grow green leaves and shoots, and forgets about blooming.
At best, you can get a few stunted inflorescences, which will soon fall off.
The soil
Perfect mixture of peat, sand, humus, garden soil and perlite. You can also buy ready-made soil - universal or special for succulents and cacti.
Bloom
Kalandiva begins to bloom during the period of short daylight - in winter.
With the right content, it can last 6-7 months.
Then the plant should rest about a month in a dark room.
Kalandyva can be removed under the table or in the closet and left alone, occasionally watering so that it does not dry out.
Pruning
This procedure is very important for Kalandives!
Pruning rejuvenates the plant, gives it an elegant decorative form, helps to get planting material.
In addition, the operation provides lush bloom in the future, because the inflorescences are formed only on young apical stems. Pruning is carried out immediately after flowering, using a well-sharpened tool.
Shoots can be cut off almost entirely, then the new ones will form a cute little bush.
Transfer
Immediately after purchase, it must be transplanted into the real soil - in the store the plants are kept in temporary soil that does not have nutritional properties.
If a Kalanchoe blooms - it is recommended to wait for the completion of the process.
After being removed from the pot, the root system is rinsed under running water in order to completely wash off the remains of the store substrate.
Subsequent transplants are not necessarily carried out every year, as it does not grow large.
It is enough to transplant the plant in 2-3 years, completely replacing the soil with a new one.
Since the mix view is hybrid kalandivythen the care at home is no different.
Breeding
Reproduction in general does not cause any difficulties and worries, since Kalandiva breeds very willingly. The most dubious and time-consuming method - seed, but they practically do not use.
After all, Kalandiva is a hybrid plant and does not transmit varietal quality when propagated by seeds.
Much more often use stem cuttingsremaining after trimming the plant. Often they already have roots, so do not require rooting.
Cuttings simply placed in loose peat substrate, sand, vermiculite and humus and watered as usual. Root-free cuttings are covered with half a plastic bottle to create a greenhouse effect for quick rooting.
The greenhouse is removed when the active growth of the seedling begins, indicating the success of the procedure. The grown up sapling is moved to full-fledged soil.
Breeding leaves takes more long period, and is no more different from grafting.
Medicinal properties
It can be used for the treatment of rhinitis and skin diseases.
Bactericidal ability Fresh juice helps to get rid of fungi, many bacteria and viruses.
This property is used in the treatment of ulcers, corns and weeping ulcers. Ointments from juice and fatty bases are used for burns, wounds, frostbite.
Juice cures erysipelas, varicose veins and psoriasis. Taking it inside will relieve avitaminosis and lower cholesterol.
Diseases and pests
Mealy dew
Provokers her appearance are drafts against excessive moisture. To heal the plant, use fungicides containing copper.
This - Oksihom, Abiga-Peak, Bordeaux mixture, copper sulfate. Kalandyvu removed from drafts, reduce watering.
Different rot
Kalandiva exposed to their attacks no less than other succulents.
All affected parts must be cut to healthy cells.
Sections are treated with crushed wood or activated carbon, fungicides are used - Fundazol, Acrobat MC, Profit Gold, Ordan, Scor, Previkur.
Harmful insects almost never attack, preferring more “tasty” plants.
Kalandiva - beautiful Kalanchoe varietysuitable for any interior.
It can be grown even for beginner flower growers and very busy people who forget to water their plants on time.
