Kalanchoe daigremontiana
Mother of Thousands
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Mother of Thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) - Description
Kalanchoe daigremontiana syn. Bryophyllum daigremontianum also called Mother of Thousands, Alligator Plant, or Mexican Hat Plant is a succulent plant native to Madagascar. This plant is distinguished by its ability to propagate via vegetative propagation. All parts of the plant are poisonous, which can even be fatal if ingested by infants or small pets.
Mother of Thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) - Blooming
Flowers are borne in cymes-like or corymb-like panicles.
Mother of Thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) - Growth
Plant height varies depending on the species. Kalanchoes are generally grown as potted, indoor plants, but can be grown outdoors in climates that have mild winters. Grows best in partial shade.
Mother of Thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) - Planting
The Maternity Plant (K. daigremontiana) is especially easy to propagate. Another common name is Mother of Thousands. This is because plantlets form at the margins of the leaves. These plantlets can easily drop off and quickly propagate themselves.
Mother of Thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) - Pest
Slugs and snails can cause permanent leaf damage. Mealybugs and aphids are also a problem. Other issues include powdery mildew, bacterial soft rot, fasciation, virus disease, crown rot, root rot, and leaf spots.
Mother of Thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) - Interesting facts
Kalanchoe is endemic to the shady and partially desert regions of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, South and Central Africa, Madagascar, Australia and Asia. It is also found in tropical America. Although most Kalanchoe flower, there is at least one species which rarely flowers and does not reproduce through seeds. Instead Mother of Thousands drops many tiny plantlets from the edges of its leaves.
Mother of Thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) - Soil and irrigation
Kalanchoe does well in well-draining soil that is humus-rich and medium fertile.
