Calandiva Care

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Calandiva was first introduced around 2003. This cheery blooming houseplant has a nice, long bloom time which lasts about 6 to 8 weeks.

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In terms of light, bright, natural light is their sweet spot. That’s where Calandivas do their best. Just sure to keep them out of the direct hot sun because they’re succulents. They’ll burn if sitting in a hot window.

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I water Calandivas in bloom a little bit more than I do my other succulents. That’s every 7 to 14 days depending on the temps and the season. I don’t let mine go completely dry but I don’t keep it soaking wet either.

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Once the blooms have died, you can prune off the entire flower stem. Kalanchoes get leggy over time so you want to pinch the tip growth to discourage that. This keeps them fuller.

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Calandivas are succulents so they like a mix which is light and well aerated. If you repot your Calandiva, a suitable soil mix would be: 1/2 succulent & cactus mix & 1/2 potting soil.

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Getting them to rebloom is the tricky part. It’s not always easy to do. These plants are photoperiodic. Photoperiodism is common with other short-bloom plants like Poinsettias. This means that they require about 14 hours of darkness to rebloom.

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That means you’re going to have to put your Calandiva in a closet or room you don’t use at night to back off on the light. You also want to reduce the watering at this time.

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