Question: I'm new to gardening and would like my kalachoe plant to be more full, would it be ok to simply …
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Question
I'm new to gardening and would like my kalachoe plant to be more full, would it be ok to simply snip it under a node and replant or how would you recommend that I accomplish my goal? Its getting so tall it's flopping over and it has been flowering and also started new growth in the soil.
Answer
Dear Shellandria25, Kalanchoe plants are generally very easy to root from cuttings. But, they also respond well to pinching to make them more compact and full. You could either take cuttings and grow new plants, or pinch existing stems to encourage lateral buds to break and make the plants less "floppy." Also, insufficient sunlight can make them floppy. Perhaps moving them to a sunnier location would help prevent the floppiness. I hope this is helpful.
