This is Sonny (1st pic) . He is getting pretty leggy. Whe...
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@Idplantthat thank you! Will he start flowering again or do you think I need to repot him in a bigger pot?
@ZealWaxivy39 To fix a leggy Kalanchoe blossfeldiana and trigger reblooming, you must prune back the long stems, provide bright indirect light, and give the plant 14 hours of strict, uninterrupted daily darkness for six weeks. Fixing Leggy Growth and PruningCut back stems: Trim the long, stretched stems back by a few inches or down to a strong pair of leaves to encourage a bushy, compact shape.Remove old blooms: Cut off dead flower stalks completely to redirect the plant's energy into fresh leaf and bud growth.Increase light: Move the plant to a bright spot with plenty of indirect sunlight so future growth stays compact instead of stretching out.Triggering New BloomsDarkness routine: Give the plant 12 to 14 hours of total, pitch-black darkness every night for 4 to 6 weeks. Cover it with a dark box or place it in a dark closet from about 7:00 PM to 8:00 AM.Block all light: Avoid any stray house lights, streetlights, or TV glow during the dark hours, as even a little light will stop buds from forming.Bright days: Move the plant back into bright, indirect light during the daytime hours.Water less: Reduce watering slightly while resting and let the soil dry out completely between waterings.