Does anyone have any tips on how I can save this plant?
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@Miawilliams hi Mia here’s an article
To revive a dying Kalanchoe plant, the most critical step is to stop watering and check for root rot. Move the plant to a brightly lit area (like a south-facing window), ensure the pot has drainage holes , and let the soil dry completely before watering again .
If your plant is struggling, its care likely needs a few quick adjustments to get it back on track:Assess the Roots: Gently pull the plant from its pot. Healthy roots are white and firm; if you see brown, mushy, or foul-smelling roots, you are dealing with root rot.
Trim away the mushy roots with clean scissors and repot the plant in a fresh, gritty, well-draining Cactus and Succulent Mix.Adjust Watering: Kalanchoes are succulents that store water in their leaves . Users on Reddit agree that the best time to water is when the soil is bone dry and the thick leaves begin to feel slightly soft or bendable.Increase Light: Leggy or stretched-out stems are a telltale sign that the plant is not getting enough bright, indirect sunlight.
Move it to a spot where it gets plenty of ambient light, but protect it from harsh, scorching midday sun.Pruning: It is completely normal for old flowers to wither and for older lower leaves to drop. Snip off dead flower heads and trim away any brown or mushy leaves so the plant stops wasting energy on them.Propagate the Healthy Parts: If the base or roots are entirely rotten, don't throw the plant away! You can easily propagate new plants by cutting off the healthy green stems. Let the cut ends dry out for a day or two to callous, then plant them directly into a small pot filled with slightly moist succulent soil. Hope that helps 🙏🏽
To revive a dying Kalanchoe plant, the most critical step is to stop watering and check for root rot. Move the plant to a brightly lit area (like a south-facing window), ensure the pot has drainage holes , and let the soil dry completely before watering again .
If your plant is struggling, its care likely needs a few quick adjustments to get it back on track:Assess the Roots: Gently pull the plant from its pot. Healthy roots are white and firm; if you see brown, mushy, or foul-smelling roots, you are dealing with root rot.
Trim away the mushy roots with clean scissors and repot the plant in a fresh, gritty, well-draining Cactus and Succulent Mix.Adjust Watering: Kalanchoes are succulents that store water in their leaves . Users on Reddit agree that the best time to water is when the soil is bone dry and the thick leaves begin to feel slightly soft or bendable.Increase Light: Leggy or stretched-out stems are a telltale sign that the plant is not getting enough bright, indirect sunlight.
Move it to a spot where it gets plenty of ambient light, but protect it from harsh, scorching midday sun.Pruning: It is completely normal for old flowers to wither and for older lower leaves to drop. Snip off dead flower heads and trim away any brown or mushy leaves so the plant stops wasting energy on them.Propagate the Healthy Parts: If the base or roots are entirely rotten, don't throw the plant away! You can easily propagate new plants by cutting off the healthy green stems. Let the cut ends dry out for a day or two to callous, then plant them directly into a small pot filled with slightly moist succulent soil. Hope that helps 🙏🏽
@Preciousplants1 I didn’t see any root rot however my plant is not getting enough sun so I did move it to a more sunny spot
@Miawilliams ok, are there any signs of pest, like spider mites or gnats? Have you trimmed it back or pruned all dead leaves?
Let me get some more inputs for you ! Someone from one of these groups should be able to give you more suggestions let me know how it turned out? #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #SucculentLove #TheWateringHole #brunchataudreys #TheThread
Let me get some more inputs for you ! Someone from one of these groups should be able to give you more suggestions let me know how it turned out? #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #SucculentLove #TheWateringHole #brunchataudreys #TheThread
@Preciousplants1 there are no pests I got the plant a month ago and I have not trimmed it back but I have been planing on it thanks so much! 😁
@Miawilliams what size pot? I apologize that I didn’t ask earlier. Are there any roots coming out of the bottom of the pot?
@Miawilliams yes I just saw that! The one I could see look healthy. Maybe just some more light like you say and prune the dead stuff off. It’ll make you garden look prettier and make room for new growth 👍🏽
@Preciousplants1 Okk thank you!