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Kalanchoe
Mother of Thousands
Kalanchoe daigremontiana
An upright succulent with long triangular leaves that produce rows of small plantlets along their edges.
Plant profile updated August 25, 2026
QUICK FACTS
Key growing and identification information for Kalanchoe daigremontiana.
IDENTIFICATION
Look for these characteristics when identifying Kalanchoe daigremontiana.
HOW TO GROW MOTHER OF THOUSANDS
Use these growing guidelines as a practical starting point and adjust for local conditions.
Light
Provide bright light with several hours of direct sun for sturdy growth.
Water
Water deeply after the soil dries and reduce watering during dormancy.
Soil
Use fast-draining soil and never let the container stand in water.
Temperature and Maintenance
Remove fallen plantlets to control its aggressive spread and protect from frost.
PROPAGATION BY PLANTLETS
Mother of Thousands produces ready-made plantlets along its leaf margins.
- Select healthy plant material.
- Use a sterile blade and allow cut surfaces to callus.
- Place the cutting or plantlet in dry, fast-draining soil.
- Wait several days before watering lightly.
- Keep it warm and in bright filtered light while roots establish.
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
The botanical classification currently used for this plant profile.
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Clade | Tracheophytes |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Kalanchoe |
| Species | Kalanchoe daigremontiana |
Safety: Toxic to people and animals. Avoid ingesting unfamiliar plants and keep potentially toxic species away from children and animals.
