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June 19, 2020Q.How to get my plant to support it’s own weight
I found this plant at a yard sale about two months ago and was interested so I took it home. Look at how far it has come from picture 1 to 3! First, do you know what type of plant it is? The closest I could find is a flaming Katy but I’m still not 100% sure, it doesn’t look like any of the pictures I have found. Also, can you advise how to get it to support its own weight. As you can see the stems are drooping. I repotted when I got it into a bigger pot but no luck Thanks so much
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 19, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I think, too, it looks like Kalanchoe blossfeldiana (flaming Katy). Make sure it isn't being overwatered; that can cause leaf drop.
It needs to be cut back to encourage more leaves, but I wouldn't do it all at once because you'll just have a stick plant. Cut back about half of the stems to about half their length. Then when those stems have leaves you can cut back the other stems. You can make new plants from your cuttings. Let the cut end callous over for a few days then plant in potting soil. Water sparingly.
Here is care information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/kalanchoe/growing-flaming-katy.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/prune-leggy-succulent-plants.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
May 5, 2021Q.Can Someone Please Tell Mewhat Is Attacking Mykalanchoe Plants -photo Attached
providing a photo of the plant
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 6, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I'm not certain if the plant is indoors or outdoors but here are some ideas:
https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/common-houseplant-insects-related-pests/
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May 9, 2021Q.What To Do With A Mother Of Thousands’ Plantlets
Hi, my mother of thousands started growing plantlets and I didn’t want to grow another, so I removed them from the parent plant - but then I put them in the soil of my plant, and now I’m wondering if these will start growing and competing with my main plant - should I remove them and throw them away? Or should I leave them? (And what should I do when plantlets start growing from the plant again?) Thanks :)
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GKH_Susan on
May 10, 2021
Certified ExpertA.If you don't want it to grow with your other plants, take it out. You can give the babies away, throw them in a compost pile, or just throw them away. Any plant is usually easy to give away if you start asking friends or neighbors. You could always put some in a container and let them grow outside, too, or just in a garden bed. (They aren't hardy outside, however.)
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/kalanchoe/growing-mother-of-thousands.htm
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Anonymous on
May 12, 2021Q.What Bug Is This?
These insects have infested my indoor Kalanchoes. Can you identify them for me and suggest a control? Photos taken under ~1,000x magnification.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 14, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It looks like aphids. You can control them with Neem Oil.
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Anonymous on
June 13, 2021Q.How Do I Prune My Kalanchoe?
The plant grew a little out of control. Leaves are smaller and it's leggy. How do I save it?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 22, 2021
Certified ExpertA.This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/prune-leggy-succulent-plants.htm
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June 30, 2021
Mesa azQ.Is This Plant Poisonous To Indoor Birds
Is kalanchoe, mother of thousands poisonous to birds (green cheek conure)
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 30, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Yes. I would remove the plant, or at least make sure that it is somewhere that any animal or human can not eat the plant.
This article will help you to care for the plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/kalanchoe/growing-mother-of-thousands.htm
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August 31, 2021Q.What Is This Plant
Can you tell me the name of this plant? Thank you
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 1, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It looks like a type of kalanchoe. It is a very common gift plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/kalanchoe/growing-kalanchoe-plants.htm
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