The Flaming Käthchen is a popular plant for the window sill.
In order for the succulent plant to bloom beautifully, you should follow a few care tips.
Although the Flaming Käthchen originally comes from Madagascar, the succulent plant has established itself as a popular houseplant * in this country too.
This may be due, among other things, to the fact that it is available in bloom all year round and therefore also shines in bright colors in winter - for example red, yellow, pink or orange.
On top of that, the Flaming Käthchen is very easy to care for.
Here you can find out what you still need to consider to keep the plant happy.
Caring for flaming Katy properly: choose the right location
The Flaming Käthchen needs a
bright location
all year round
, but still not in the blazing midday sun.
If the leaves of the plant turn reddish in color, this is a sign of sunburn - then you definitely need to put them out of the sun.
The temperatures should be around 18 to 20 degrees, in winter it can also be cooler, at no less than 15 degrees.
It is also important that the Flaming Katy is a
short-day plant
.
This means that in winter it only forms buds for the next blooms if it has
a maximum of nine hours of light a day
receives.
From November onwards, you should therefore make sure that it does not get too much light - for example by putting a cardboard box over it to darken it.
What to watch out for when pouring the Flaming Käthchen
Anyone looking for easy-care houseplants is well advised to contact Flaming Käthchen: Since the plant comes from hot, tropical regions, its fleshy leaves are excellent for storing water.
Therefore it is sufficient to water the succulent plant only
once a week
.
Even if the substrate feels dry on top, you shouldn't reach for the watering can earlier.
In winter the Flaming Katy needs even less moisture.
Low-lime water or stale tap water are suitable for watering.
If there is still water in the saucer 15 minutes after watering, it will be thrown away.
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How to cut the Flaming Kathe correctly
Since the Flaming Käthchen also likes to grow rampant, it can be cut back every now and then.
It is best to
prune back after the flowering period
by cutting off the shoots above a leaf axis or a thickened area.
What has faded is not cut off, but only carefully plucked off.
Will the Flaming Käthchen also be fertilized?
In general, the Flaming Katy does not need large amounts of nutrients to develop well.
However, flower formation can still benefit if you
feed
the houseplant with a
potassium-containing fertilizer
before the flowering period
.
That means: from March to August, add some fertilizer to the substrate every four weeks.
Which substrate is the right one for the Flaming Katy?
The Flaming Käthchen feels particularly at
home
in
cactus soil
.
So that the succulent does not have to suffer from waterlogging, you should also ensure good drainage - for example via expanded clay.
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