Mother of Thousands Kalanchoe x houghtonii
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A fast-growing succulent that is constantly growing new "plantletts" along the edges of its leaves. This is a Mother of thousands, Kalanchoe x Houghtonii is a hybrid species of Kalanchoe daigremontiana and kalanchoe delagoensis and can be identified by the leaves that have a V shape. Can get very tall and has Flowers in the Spring that are a pink, red, orange shade and look like bells.
Available in the following packaging based on your preference:
- Nursery Pot - Standard plastic 2-inch or 4-inch planter pot that can be placed inside a larger pot or left as is until it outgrows it.
- Clive Planter - This plant comes packaged in a white square porcelain planter pot ready for your home or office space with a bamboo tray to catch drips when watered.
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Our plants are shipped from our indoor greenhouse in South Florida. Please note all our plants are one of a kind and if you want to message us we can send you a picture of the exact one you will receive. The product image here is intended to be the best representation of what you can expect to receive but yours may have slightly less or more growth depending on the crop we have when your order is placed. Any lifestyle pictures are meant to demonstrate how a fully grown or more mature plant looks for you to get a sense of it in your space.
- Botanical Name
- Kalanchoe x houghtonii D.B. Ward
- Common Names
- Alligator Plant, Houghton's Hybrid, Mother of Millions Hybrid, Mother of Thousands, Mexican Hat Plant, Mother of thousands 'Houghtonii', Devil's backbone
- Plant Type
- Monocarpic Succulent with erect, unbranched stems
- Mature Size
- Can grow up to 30 inches tall
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Soil Type
- Fast draining mixes, however not a drought resistant plant, needs regular watering
- Soil pH
- Neutral to slightly alkaline
- Bloom Time
- Seasonal bloomer, Spring, once mature enough.
- Flower Color
- Red, pink
- Hardiness Zones
- Zone 10-12 outdoors; may grow indoors in containers with enough light
- Native Area
- Hybrid created in the USA
- Toxicity
- Not pet friendly if ingested, toxic to dogs and cats
All our plants ship exclusively with UPS to ensure they arrive timely and in good condition. We ship most of our plants Mondays & Tuesdays to most of the USA to ensure they arrive speedy to your location. If you order on a Tuesday after 12 PM ET it is possible that we would not ship it till the following Monday.
We monitior the weather in each destination location to maximize the shipping time and utilize thermal protection to ensure that the plant is protected. You can add a heatpack or thermal bag to your order if temperatures at night fall below 40 degrees.
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Customer Reviews
Delightful plan for children to enjoy
Love my plant....thank you. I haven't transfered it yet to a larger pot. Can't wait to see it in full bloom.
This plant was #1 on my wishlist. My wish came to my beautifully. I am very happy with her.
Plant arrived safely…painstakenly wrapped for any damage. The plant is growing well and has produced several baby’s on the perimeter of two leaves. I have recommended verdant lyfe to several friends.
I love how they package came with little goodies and of course the main plant came in a live and with so many babies.. just the big one
