Kalanchoe Species, Mother of Millions, Mother of Thousands
Kalanchoe laetivirens
| Family: | Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Kalanchoe (kal-un-KOH-ee) (Info) |
| Species: | laetivirens (lay-tee-VY-rens) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Bryophyllum laetivirens |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
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:
Bloom Size:
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
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Tempe, Arizona
Canoga Park, California
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California
San Diego, California
Brandon, Florida
Niceville, Florida
North Port, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Rossville, Georgia
Youngsville, Louisiana
Kure Beach, North Carolina
Deer Park, Texas
Houston, Texas
La Porte, Texas
New Caney, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Stafford, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Negative | On Nov 30, 2016, coriaceous from ROSLINDALE, MA wrote: The viviparous Kalanchoes are notoriously weedy, even when grown in pots. The little plantlets on the leaf edges seem to jump into other pots. They are especially troublesome in collections of cacti and other spiny succulents, from whose pots they are difficult and painful to remove. |
| Positive | On Nov 30, 2016, AFinSD from San Diego, CA wrote: This is a family of succulents with a wide variety of both plant and flower forms. We have seen many kinds at countless cactus shows and botanic gardens, including the Huntington, L.A. Arboretum, and most recently at San Diego Botanic Garden. |
| Neutral | On May 14, 2008, rntx22 from Puyallup, WA (Zone 8b) wrote: I acquired this plant on accident. I was purchasing several other succulents and one of the little plantlets stowed away. It grows very easily, takes lots of abuse. I am constantly having to get rid of all the millions of little plants that fall off and sprout everywhere! |
| Positive | On Feb 14, 2006, htop from San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) wrote: Bryophyllum 'Crenatodaigremontianuma' is a horticultural hybrid between Bryophyllum crenatum and Bryophyllum daigremontianum. I think it was originally Kalanchoe HBG 73004, a hybrid from Huntington Botanic Gardens. It was renamed from Kalanchoe laetivirens to Bryophyllum 'Crenatodaigremontianuma'. I have seen this plant listed as Bryophyllum 'Big Momma'. |
