Kalanchoe Species, Mother of Millions, Mother of Thousands
Kalanchoelaetivirens

Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Kalanchoe (kal-un-KOH-ee)
Species: laetivirens (lay-tee-VY-rens)

Synonym:Bryophyllum laetivirens

Category

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen
Unknown Unknown

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Pale Green
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Winter

Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From herbaceous stem cuttings
Plant is viviparous

Seed Collecting

Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed