Mother-of-millions

Mother-of-millions Care

Kalanchoe daigremontiana

What is the plant

Bryophyllum daigremontianum, commonly called devil’s backbone, mother of thousands, alligator plant, or Mexican hat plant is a succulent plant native to Madagascar. Mother of Thousands is easy to grow in average room conditions.

Mother of Thousands is a succulent that grows from a single stem, covered top to bottom with big, blue-green leaves. Its narrow, pointed leaves can grow to 6 in (15 cm) long and about half as wide. The real attraction are the tiny plantlets that grow along the edges of the leaves, which easily fall off and will root where they drop. All parts of Kalanchoe daigremontiana are poisonous. Keep it out of the reach of children or pets - it may be fatal if ingested.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

16°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

9b - 11b

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Mother of millions needs 0. 8 cups of water every 9 days when it doesn't get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5. 0" pot.
Pruning
It is important because damaged leaves and stems can actually be an energy drain on your plant. By removing those dead parts, you're taking some of that work off your plant’s plate and allowing it to divert its energy into healthy leaves and new growth!
Fertilizer
Mix the recommended amount of liquid fertilizer and water in a watering can. Then simply pour the mix into the soil as if you're watering the plant.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
They can be quite sensitive to too much direct sun, particularly in the afternoon, and will need shade during the hottest parts of the day.
Soil
Loam soil facilitates plant growth in three key ways. Aeration: The varied particle sizes in loam create a loosely-packed soil that allows oxygen to flow freely to plant roots. Nutrient retention: The presence of clay in loam ensures that nutrients cling to the soil, rather than being washed out by water.
Temperature
Average room temperatures of 60-75°F/16-24°C are sufficient. If you move your Kalanchoe daigremontiana outdoors for the summer, it will tolerate extreme heat, but not frost.

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Container
Container should provide ample drainage and room for growth.
Popularity
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