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Kalanchoe #929874

Asked April 28, 2026, 9:48 AM EDT

Advice please on what care I need to help my plant. Should I cut it back? If so how far back?

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

Hi, 

It looks like it is not receiving enough light and that is why it is so leggy. You can trim back the tops (how much is up to you), let the ends harden for a day or two, then plant in a well-draining potting mix and it should develop new roots in about 2 to 3 weeks. You may want to just rest the stems on the soil and cover slightly so they don't stay too wet and rot. When you see new roots, you could plant them more deeply. 

Clemson University has a helpful care guide for Kalanchoe. They mention rooting media but light succulent potting mix would work fine as well.

Emily


Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied April 28, 2026, 12:43 PM EDT

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