Mother of Thousands: A Plant with a Fascinating Family
Mother of Thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) is full of tiny surprises. Rows of miniature plantlets form along its leaf edges, giving this upright succulent a look that rewards a closer glance.
- 🌱 Tiny leaf-edge plantlets develop roots and can grow into new plants
- 🌿 Sculptural foliage has pointed leaves with purple markings underneath
- 🌍 Native to Madagascar and a member of the stonecrop family
- 💧 Drought-tolerant growth suits a routine with dry periods between waterings
This is a fascinating choice for succulent collectors who enjoy watching how plants grow. Display it in a container where you can admire the leaf-edge plantlets and keep their spread under control.
Care Tips
Light: Bright, indirect light or partial shade. Shield from hot midday sun.
Water: Let soil dry between waterings. Drain well and reduce watering when growth slows.
Soil: Use a free-draining cactus and succulent mix.
Potting: Choose a pot with drainage holes. Collect fallen plantlets to prevent unwanted spread into nearby pots or outdoor soil.
Temperature: Prefers 65–75°F (18–24°C). Protect from frost.
Humidity: Provide airflow and avoid persistently damp conditions.
Safety: Toxic if eaten by people or pets. Keep out of reach and wear gloves when handling; sap may irritate skin.
Shipping & Handling
- The 2 Inch Kalanchoe daigremontiana 'Mother of Thousands' plants are shipped with the pot and soil
- The 4 Inch and larger plants are shipped bare roots without the pot and soil:
- You will receive a very similar plant to the one shown in the photos; shape and color may vary
- Ship within USA & its outlying territories only
- Please visit Order Processing & Shipping info page for additional details
Care Instructions
Please visit our Succulent Care info page for more details.
To ensure the health of succulents, it is important to plant them in porous, well-draining soil. Succulents require little watering, but don't like to sit in wet soil. To create an adequate cactus mix, simply add pumice, perlite, or grit to cactus soil to provide the proper drainage.
Make sure to leave drought periods between waterings to prevent the plant from water-logging.
Weather Conditions
- When ordering, be mindful that living succulents can be damaged by the cold weather.
- If you live in an area that is below 40°F, please add a shipping warmer to your order or consider purchasing plant until the weather is more suitable.
- Shipping Warmer: 72+ Hours Heat Packs available for $2.00 each
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