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Nov 29, 2015 10:43 AM CST
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Have a kolanchoe blossfeldiana bought in full bloom. Lasted bloom for 6 months. Cut it back to 4" stalks (3) in 6 " pot. Growing it in artificial light. Tops of stalks which are 1/2" wide are filling out. But nothing in middle or bottom of stalks. Is this correct? 3 stalks too much for 6" pot? Recently re-potted to this new pot. Like these plants because they hold their bloom soo long.

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Nov 30, 2015 6:07 AM CST
Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
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Leaves are usually on the newest growth. Once the trunk lignifies, that part is usually leafless. Are you able to add a pic of your plant to this discussion?

There are many pics of these plants here:
Florist Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana)
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Nov 30, 2015 8:44 AM CST
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purpleinopp said:Leaves are usually on the newest growth. Once the trunk lignifies, that part is usually leafless. Are you able to add a pic of your plant to this discussion?

There are many pics of these plants here:
Florist Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana)


Pic shown here shows no leaf growth below top of wood. Plant was store bought year ago and bloomed well for 6 mos. Then I cut it back stems and all to present height of thick wood. Is this worth messing with or start out with new plant entirely. Seems healthy. Little hobby messing with plants.

Thanks for the help.


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Nov 30, 2015 2:47 PM CST
Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
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I'm not sure I understand the goal you're trying to achieve, the appearance to which you are trying to guide your plants, so am not sure how to advise.
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Nov 30, 2015 4:15 PM CST
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purpleinopp said:I'm not sure I understand the goal you're trying to achieve, the appearance to which you are trying to guide your plants, so am not sure how to advise.


I gave 2 explanations and a photo of said plant. I think I'll move on for advise. This is painful!
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Dec 1, 2015 12:59 PM CST
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Hello kolanchoe1, if you want to have blooms now, then just get a new blooming plant, and then continue nurturing your present plant as well.

With some succulents, sometimes, they may form a new rosette on the hardened stem. Not so certain with kalanchoes though, but you can certainly try and wait, or it will just form new growth at the base of you can just get a leaf cutting from the remaining ones you have and let it grow, but patience will be your friend.

Good luck with your plant, I will certainly not throw it out if it were mine. I love nurturing them back to life, as long as I still see green and new growth, will keep it. Smiling
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Dec 1, 2015 1:49 PM CST
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tarev said:Hello kolanchoe1, if you want to have blooms now, then just get a new blooming plant, and then continue nurturing your present plant as well.

With some succulents, sometimes, they may form a new rosette on the hardened stem. Not so certain with kalanchoes though, but you can certainly try and wait, or it will just form new growth at the base of you can just get a leaf cutting from the remaining ones you have and let it grow, but patience will be your friend.

Good luck with your plant, I will certainly not throw it out if it were mine. I love nurturing them back to life, as long as I still see green and new growth, will keep it. Smiling


Thanks. I added a couple stem cuttings to the pot. We'll set it aside and see what happens. Will buy a Xmas color one that's blooming. Like em cause they hold their bloom for 5-6 months with care.
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Feb 8, 2016 11:22 AM CST
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kolanchoe1 said:

Thanks. I added a couple stem cuttings to the pot. We'll set it aside and see what happens. Will buy a Xmas color one that's blooming. Like em cause they hold their bloom for 5-6 months with care.



Plant is growing fine. How mature does the plant have to be to limit it's light in order to force a bloom?
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Feb 8, 2016 11:22 AM CST
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Plant is growing fine. How mature does the plant have to be to limit it's light in order to force a bloom?
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