Mother of Thousands

Mother of Thousands

Regular price $20.00 $0.00 Unit price per

The Kalanchoe daigremontiana is hardy, drought-tolerant, and capable of handling intense heat. It won't flourish in more temperate or cold regions. It is generally kept as an uncomplicated houseplant.

These little ones come in 2.5 inch growers pots with three plants that you can separate into separate pots to make more plants. They will grow VERY fast and can be easily propagated. Terra cotta pot not included.

Light

The mother of thousands prefers a bright spot in your home where it can appreciate several hours of light. However, too much direct and intense afternoon sun can result in leaf scorch, so position them in indirect light.

Watering

The mother of thousands is drought-tolerant, but not as much as many succulent species. It'll do better if it receives regular and gradual hydration, especially during its growing season. Still, it only needs water once every few weeks, even in spring and summer. It won't be a major problem if you forget now and again.


Once the first couple of inches of the soil surface is dry, then you should rewater. By gradually dampening the soil, you won't risk oversaturating the roots. During the fall and winter, reduce watering. Overwatering will cause limp leaves.

Temperature

Mother of thousand plants usually prefers temperatures around 16-24 degrees Celsius. Make sure it doesn't receive too much intense, direct sunlight. The plant should return inside before the temperatures drop below 4 degrees Celsius.

Feeding / Fertilizing

Indoors, you could also use a balanced houseplant fertilizer at half strength, I have a great one for sale on my site HERE.  Whatever you do, don’t over-fertilize (too much or too often) and don’t feed in the colder, darker months, because the plant is resting.

Propagation

The mother of thousands is easily propagated from the plantlets it produces rather than from seeds. The plantlets are usually ready to remove as the main plant heads towards its dormancy period in the winter. They'll fall off naturally, or you can remove them from the leaf they're attached to if they're ready to detach without you applying a lot of pressure. Lay the plantlets on the surface of a well-drained and damp potting medium where they'll begin to take root.


Share this Product