Quick Facts
LightFull sun to partial shade
WaterTypical succulent needs
Maximum Height3 feet / 0.9 m
Growth HabitUpright and spreading
HardinessUSDA Zone 9b
Minimum Temperature25°F / -3.9°C
PropagationPlantlets
ToxicityToxic to people and animals
DormancySummer dormant
Flower ColorOrange to red
Identification
LeavesNarrow tubular leaves carry dark mottled markings.
PlantletsTiny new plants form along the leaf tips.
GrowthDropped plantlets root readily around the parent.
FlowersTall stems carry hanging orange-red flowers.
How to Grow Mother of Millions
Light
Provide bright light to full sun.
Water
Water only after the soil dries completely.
Soil
Use fast-draining succulent soil.
Temperature
Protect from frost and prolonged cold.
Containment
Grow in containers and remove fallen plantlets.
Maintenance
Cut flower stalks and unwanted seedlings before they spread.
Propagation
- Collect mature plantlets from the leaf tips.
- Place them on well-draining soil.
- Keep barely moist until roots form.
- Move established plants into separate containers.
Scientific Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Kalanchoe |
| Species | Kalanchoe delagoensis |
Note: Mother of Millions can spread aggressively and is considered invasive in some regions. It is also highly toxic if ingested.
Sources and Image Attribution
Plant details are compiled from the existing Xerophyte.Garden profile.
Primary image: Existing Xerophyte.Garden profile.
