Mother Of Thousands - Devil Backbone kalanchoe Laetivirens

An intriguing succulent with elongated, grayish-green leaves often marked with purple. Its common name comes from the countless miniature plantlets (or 'pups') that form on the leaf edges, a simple way to propagate this striking and very hardy houseplant.

PLANT CARE TIPS

🌿 Mother of Thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) — Care Essentials 🌿
Easy to Care?
✅ YES (Beginner Friendly). A unique succulent known for its baby plantlets growing along the leaf edges — each one can form a new plant! Hardy, fascinating, and low-maintenance.

Sunlight Needs
☀️ REQUIREMENT: Bright, Indirect to Direct Morning Sunlight.
💡 DETAIL: Prefers plenty of light to stay compact and healthy. A few hours of morning sun helps maintain strong growth.
⚠️ WARNING: Avoid intense afternoon sun — it can scorch the leaves.

Water Needs
💧 REQUIREMENT: Minimal Watering.
🌿 DETAIL: Water only when soil is completely dry. The thick leaves store water, so less is more.
🚫 WARNING: Overwatering can cause leaf drop or root rot — ensure excellent drainage.

🌱 Quick Pro-Tips
🪴 Use a gritty, fast-draining succulent mix (cactus soil + sand + perlite).
🌬️ Prefers warm, dry air — no misting needed.
🌿 Remove excess baby plantlets to prevent crowding.
🌸 May produce small, tubular flowers under the right conditions.
⚠️ Toxic if ingested — keep away from pets and small children.