Kalanchoe Plant Leggy. Because kalanchoe is prone to etiolation you can use propagating as an excuse to pinch back those leggy stems. Any especially long or tall stems should be removed.
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Doing so will remove the unsightly parts of the plant while creating the perfect stem cutting. I have a pink one and while i think it is full of character and wonderful i am concerned about it s well being in this leggy state. The kalanchoe is toxic to both pets and people but we doubt you ll find any of your pets chewing on the leaves of your kalanchoe plants.
Kalanchoe need plenty of light and may tend to look rather leggy if they don t receive adequate light levels.
As with the flower stems cut as close to the base of the plant as possible and make a straight clean cut. Your kalanchoe might get stretched out and leggy if it s not getting enough sunlight. A kalanchoe plant should be rounded and compact. The wound where you cut the stem will callous which protects the cutting from disease and rot.
