What do Kalanchoe Seeds Need to Grow? [Easy Guide]

Though Kalanchoe plants are not invasive, they multiply by seeds. If you are into this propagation, ensure that the time is spring with refreshing temperatures. 

Propagation from the seeds is useful, especially if you want a variety of flowers with different colors, while propagation by cutting does not provide that advantage.

Read more to find out how to germinate healthy Kalanchoe seeds from your garden and how to take care of the seedlings.

What do Kalanchoe Seeds Look Like?

There are several cultivars of Kalanchoe, including Mother of Millions, Fuzzies, and Paddles. And all Kalanchoe cultivars have tiny seeds you can easily mistake for dust or pollen grains.

Here is a brief guide to identifying Kalanchoe seeds!

How do You Harvest Kalanchoe Seeds?

Kalanchoe represents a slow-growing plant that can take 2-5 years to reach mature size. 

It blooms almost throughout the year but produces flowers in late winter to late spring when grown in a pot.

After the first bloom, Kalanchoe flowers can last up to eight weeks.

You can take two Kalanchoe plants of different colors and crossbreed and transfer pollen from the flowers of one plant to another.

Steps to Harvest the Seeds from the Kalanchoe Plant

Collect the required materials, including Scissors, Forceps, Paper Towel, Mask and Gloves to proceed.

• Take a plant pot with dried flowers, take one flower and pull the petals apart.
• If the seed pod inside is still green, let it dry for a week or more, as it is impossible to extract seeds from a fresh seed pod.
• If the seed pod has dried enough, cut the whole branch off. This way, the plant can grow new branches and flowers.

• Take another dried flower and pull the entire petal off gently. This way, you can now see a dried seed pod.
• After pressing gently on the seed pod with your thumb, you can get dust-like seeds.
• Otherwise, take a tea strainer and put all the dried flowers in the sieve. Press the flowers against the strainer, and the seeds easily fall out.
• Place the seeds in a paper towel with the help of forceps for later use.

Kalanchoe Seeds for Sale

There are several shops across the internet for you to buy Kalanchoe seeds. You can find various varieties of this plant that give off different rare-colored flowers, including icy blue and pale pink.

Here are some stores for you to shop for Kalanchoe seeds!

How to Grow Kalanchoe from Seeds?

It is better to sow the Kalanchoe seeds during the summer as they will get sunlight for a long time. The seeds have a minimal to no chance of germinating if you sow them during dark, cold months.

Step 1: Preparation of the Seeds and Planting Medium

The first step is to prepare the seeds and growth substrate for planting.

• Although the seeds do not require much preparation, removing the husks, flowers, and seed pod parts is always a good idea before sowing.
• For efficient growth, put the seeds in a Ziploc bag under the sun for a whole day.
• Take a well-draining pot or a seed tray with three parts potting soil, two parts coarse sand (surface or poultry grit), and 1 part perlite (or pumice). Or, you can buy a succulent soil mix.
• Lightly water the soil to make it moist enough for planting seeds.

If you are still confused, here is the visual guide.

Step 2: Sowing the Seeds

• Now, it’s time to plant the seeds. Take some seeds and spread them on the surface, but you need not bury or press them hard.
• Cover the pot or tray with a plastic bag or glass as soon as seedlings appear to ensure no moisture loss. The bag will maintain humidity.
• Water the pot or tray if the soil is dry and leave it if the soil feels moist.
• Keep the pot or seed tray in a place under bright indirect light.

Step 3: Care for Kalanchoe Seeds During Germination

Kalanchoe seeds do not require much care during propagation like any other succulents. However, you need to mimic the following condition to ensure the surviving habits. 

• Kalanchoes plants need the high light intensity of a lighting source (3500 to 4500-foot candles) to grow compact and control height.
• If you live in colder regions or are trying to grow the plant in winter, you can opt for artificial heating.

• Make sure to provide enough moisture to the soil and let it have a pH of 6.0 to 6.5. 
• Protect the growing seeds from birds and other pests. Cover the pot with plastic wrap for protection, sealing the moisture.
• Wait for germination, which may take about ten days in light at 70º F. As a result, seeds sown in mid-March can develop 4-inch flowering plants by December.
• As Kalanchoe has a brief juvenility period (up to eight pairs of leaves), it is wise to provide seedlings with night-breaking lighting until the end of March.

Tips to Take Care of Kalanchoe after Germination

Congratulations! You have made it, and now you need to care for dearly Kalanchoe seedlings.

Insects such as aphids, mealybugs, and scales are the primary pests of Kalanchoe, so you need to check your plant regularly to get rid of them.

Besides, you need to treat and prevent common diseases such as Powdery Mildew, Phytophthora, and Pythium for the Kalanchoe plant. 

If you have already grown Kalanchoe but need some help with the care required, you need to look for soil, and fertilizer for Kalanchoe.