Kalanchoe daigremontiana

Mother of Thousands

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Succulent perennial with toothed leaves and plantlets along margins. Compact growth, grey-green leaves with purple spots.
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Plant Details

Common Name Mother of Thousands
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Kalanchoe
Species Daigremontiana
Origin Madagascar
Blooming Winter/Spring clusters of red or orange tubular flowers
Leaf Color Grey-green with purple edges
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Gritty cactus mix with perlite for excellent drainage

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Watering

Water only when soil is bone dry, reduce significantly in winter dormancy to prevent rot

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Sunlight & Care

Bright light required; direct morning sun preferred to prevent etiolation and encourage color

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Fertilization

Apply diluted succulent fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Remove spent flower stalks; harvest plantlets for propagation or control spread

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
25% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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