Kalanchoe succulents are most certainly pretty unique in their appearance compared to other kinds of succulents currently in existence.
With that being said, Kalanchoe succulents can still be propagated just like the other kinds out there and the steps needed to do so are also pretty similar.
So when it comes to Kalanchoe propagation, there are a variety of methods you can use to do it successfully as I will cover in this guide.
So if you’re ready to learn how to propagate Kalanchoe then let’s get started.
How to propagate Kalanchoe from leaves
One of the most common ways you can propagate Kalanchoe is from leaves or leaf cuttings.
Although this method is pretty popular keep in mind that the success rate is pretty low in general not only for Kalanchoe but for succulents as a whole.
You may not even see a 50% success rate so keep that in mind when trying to propagate Kalanchoe from leaf cuttings and use more than one leaf at a time to increase your chance of success.
So to get started with this Kalanchoe propagation method you may need some quality garden shears to carefully cut away some healthy leaves during the spring or summer time.
You can always use your hand to twist the leaves away but just make sure you don’t tear the leaves and that they are fully intact so you can actually use them.
Once you have selected a handful of Kalanchoe leaves, you will need to set them aside to let them heal and dry for a few days, ideally somewhere they can get some indirect light to speed up the process.
Now that the leaves have callused over you will need to get a tray or big enough container to fill with some quality succulent soil and mineral grit.
A tray is ideal because you can plant a ton of leaves at a time since that is the name of the game with Kalanchoe leaf propagation.
Now that you have your container or tray filled with quality succulent soil and mineral grit, you can go ahead and wet the soil but don’t completely soak it either.
Just water the soil enough to keep it moist.
After all of these things are done you can just place your Kalanchoe leaves across your tray leaving enough space in between each leaf.
Don’t worry about watering for the first few days or even a week while the roots get a chance to grow.
If you do notice the soil has become completely dry then you can mist the soil enough to get it moist again but that’s really it.
Eventually after 1 or 2 months you will notice new growth sprouting out of the soil and your leaf will begin to wither away.
From here just continue to mist the soil enough to keep it moist and after a few months you can go ahead and transplant each new Kalanchoe plant to their own containers.
That’s really all there is to Kalanchoe leaf propagation.
How to propagate Kalanchoe from stem cuttings
Next on our ways to propagate Kalanchoe succulents, we have the stem cutting method which is by far one of the easiest ways to go about it.
To get started you will need to have a Kalanchoe that is already growing strong and healthy at the time when you decide to start propagating.
Now you will just use some clean pruning shears to cut off a stem of your choosing from the main part of the succulent.
Just make sure you cut above a stem node and that your Kalanchoe isn’t in the process of blooming and you will be good to go.
Next you will want to make sure that the base of the stem has some room left on it, ideally at least 2 inches left to plant with that are free of leaves.
You can leave a few leaves above this area of the stem but just make sure they aren’t going to be in the way when you finally plant which is why I say leave at least 2 inches free of anything at the bottom of the stem.
Now that you have your Kalanchoe stem cutting you will want to leave it out to heal and dry for a few days so it can callus over nicely.
Once your stem cutting is dry and healed you can go ahead and plant the stem 1 to 2 inches deep into it’s own container with high quality succulent and cactus soil that is also well draining.
Make sure there are no leaves touching or underneath this soil for best results.
You can also add in some grit such as coarse sand or perlite to provide the best drainage possible for your propagated Kalanchoe.
From here you can mist or water the soil enough to keep it moist but only water or mist the soil when it is completely dry to prevent possible rot or other problems from occurring.
Your new Kalanchoe stem cutting should also be placed in a spot where it gets plenty of indirect light until it has a chance to really grow some roots.
When the roots have really started to form you can then resume normal care like you would with a more mature Kalanchoe succulent.
How to propagate Kalanchoe from offsets
Propagating Kalanchoe from offsets is also another easy way to get propagation done as most of the work is already done for you.
After your Kalanchoe has matured enough, you will notice some pups forming around your Kalanchoe succulent and they can be used for propagation quite easily.
So starting off you may need to divide your offsets by brushing away some of the top soil so your Kalanchoe offsets will be fully visible but more importantly the roots will become visible.
From here you can gently twist and pull each offset away from the main succulent, ideally leaving the roots fully intact so you can use the roots that have already formed.
The more mature the offset is, the more developed the rooting will be and the easier it will be for it to become propagated.
Now that you have your offset or offsets divided, you should let them sit out for a few days to let the tear dry and callus over.
After a few days have passed you can go ahead and make a container filled with high quality well draining cactus and succulent soil.
Now just place the roots of the Kalanchoe offsets into the soil and cover them completely while having the offset itself sitting on top of the soil.
From here you can water lightly or use a misting bottle to moist the soil whenever you notice it has become dry.
Make sure you place the container in a spot where your Kalanchoe can get plenty of indirect sunlight for the coming weeks.
After a few weeks have passed, you will notice your propagated Kalanchoe has developed some nice roots and that means your efforts have not gone wasted.
That’s really all there is to it.
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By following these simple steps, you will have no problem propagating Kalanchoe succulents for many years to come.
Who knows, you may even consider yourself an expert very soon.