Kalanchoe Daigremontiana 'Mother of thousands'

• Very easy to maintain
• Provides for its own offspring
• Pot size: Ø 6.5cm
  
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The Kalanchoe Daigremontiana is a special houseplant that is also called the 'Mother of Thousands', 'mother of a thousand' or the 'bomber plant'. It got its nickname from its many small baby plants that grow on its leaf edges. The small plants fall from the leaves to the ground (for this reason the Kalanchoe Daigremontiana is sometimes also called a plant bomber). These plants that fall to the ground often get roots themselves and then form their own independent plant. Before you know it, your pot is full of these nice plants. Plants that reproduce in this way are also called breeding plants.

This small Kalanchoe belongs to the succulents and originates from the dry, mountainous areas of Madagascar.

Care of the Kalanchoe Diagremontiana

In terms of care, the Kalanchoe Daigremontiana is not a difficult plant. Below you can read everything about how much water the mother of thousands needs, how much light this Kalanchoe prefers and whether the Kalanchoe Daigremontiana is poisonous.

How much water does the Kalanchoe Diagremontiana need?

How much light does the mother of thousands need?

The Kalanchoe Diagremontiana, also known as the mother of thousands, thrives best in bright, indirect light. It is ideal to place the plant near an east- or west-facing window, where it will receive sufficient brightness without being exposed to direct sunlight. A few hours of indirect sunlight per day is beneficial for the growth of this plant.

Is the Kalanchoe Diagremontiana poisonous?

Yes, the Kalanchoe Diagremontiana is poisonous. It is advisable to keep this plant away from pets and/or small children, as the sap and leaves of the plant contain toxic substances.

Is the Kalanchoe Diagremontiana also the bomber plant?

Yes, the Kalanchoe Diagremontiana is also known as the bomber plant because of its unique method of propagation. The plant produces small plantlets, called “babies”, that grow outward from the leaf margin and then release to root elsewhere. These babies resemble small bombs that are ejected from the plant, hence the nickname “bomber plant”.

Is the Kalanchoe Diagremontiana the mother of a thousand plants?

Yes, the Kalanchoe Diagremontiana is also called the mother of a thousand plants because of its ability to produce numerous offspring. The babies that grow from the leaf margin and detach can easily root and form new plants. This allows a single plant to produce many offspring in a short time.

Is the mother of a thousand plants blooming?

Yes, the Kalanchoe Diagremontiana flowers. The plant produces small flowers, usually in shades of red or pink, that appear at the top of the stems. The flowering period of this plant is usually in spring or summer. The flowering of the mother of a thousand plant adds a decorative element to its already striking appearance.

How do you propagate the mother of thousands?

Propagating mother of thousands (Kalanchoe Diagremontiana) can be done in a simple way by means of cuttings. Follow these steps to successfully take cuttings:

1. Choose a healthy mature plant with mature leaves. Look for a leaf that has already developed small baby plants along the leaf edge.

2. Carefully cut off the leaf with a sharp, clean knife. Make sure you leave enough length of the petiole to stick into the ground later.

3. Leave the cut leaf in a dry place for a few days to heal. This will help seal the cut and reduce the risk of infection.

4. Fill a pot or tray with well-draining potting soil. Make a small hole in the soil where you can insert the leaf stem.

5. Place the petiole in the soil, with the lower part about 2-3 centimeters deep in the soil. Press the soil gently to firmly place the cutting.

6. Give the cutting a little water, but make sure the soil does not get soaked. Overwatering can cause the cutting to rot.

7. Place the pot or tray in a bright location with indirect light. Make sure the temperature is consistent and warm, ideally around 20-25°C.

8. Over time, the baby plants will develop roots and grow along the edge of the cut leaf. This can take several weeks to months.

9. Once the baby plants have established enough roots and reached a good size, they can be carefully detached from the original foliage and planted into individual pots.

Propagating mother of thousands cuttings is a fun and rewarding way to create new plants. By following these steps, you can successfully grow new baby plants from the leaves of the Kalanchoe Diagremontiana.