Things You'll Need:
- Rich, well-draining, slightly-acidic soil
- Ground rock sulfur
- Water-soluble, general-purpose fertilizer
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Step 1
Prepare a rich, well-draining soil mix that is slightly acidic--between 5.2 and 6.5 pH. To lower the pH one point add 3 oz. of ground rock sulfur per square yard into the surrounding soil and till in well.
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Step 2
Dig a planting hole twice the diameter of the current plant container and about 2 inches deeper.
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Step 3
Slip the plant out of its pot on the side and unfurl any roots that have begun to circle the root ball to encourage their growth out into the soil.
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Step 4
Place the plant down into the hole, making sure that the pre-established soil line on the main stem is level with the new surrounding soil. Back fill soil around the root ball and tamp down with your palm to collapse air pockets and ensure good root-to-soil contact.
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Step 5
Water in the plant well and maintain a slightly moist soil a few inches deep. Careful monitoring of water uptake over the first few weeks will help you determine a watering regimen for your specific plant and locale.
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Step 6
Fertilize your kalanchoe with a light application of good quality, water-soluble fertilizer at least twice a year in the spring and fall, applying the solution in a circle around the plant's drip line.
