Mother of Thousands Plant
Mother of Thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) is a succulent growing 1-2 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with fast growth in well-drained, sandy soil, requiring full sun and low moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Succulent
Height
0.3-0.5 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, sandy loam
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Madagascar
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
20-30°C
Humidity (%)
60-80%
Potting media
Loamy, cactus mix
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10-10-10)
Watering
Regular, drought-tolerant
Plant Weight
200-400 g
Flowering Time
Spring, Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental, ground cover
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Ornamental, medicinal
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% sand, 30% perlite, 20% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a diluted cactus fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Aphids, Mealybugs
Symptoms
Wilting, white powder, brown spots, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides, systemic insecticides