How to Care for Kalanchoe daigremontiana (Mother of Thousands)

Korean name: 칼랑코에 다이그레몬티아나

A succulent plant known for small plantlets growing along the edges of thick leaves. Leaves are green with purple spots, and it is drought-tolerant and easy to care for.

Key facts

• Category: Succulent
• Family: Crassulaceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Madagascar
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: succulent, easy propagation, drought tolerant, beginner friendly
• Also known as: Mother of Thousands, Mexican Hat Plant, Alligator Plant

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry.
• Soil: Well-draining soil suitable for succulents is best.
• Humidity: Normal indoor humidity is sufficient.
• Temperature: 15~30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Kalanchoe daigremontiana?

Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Roughly every 14 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Kalanchoe daigremontiana?

It likes Prefers bright indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining soil suitable for succulents is best..

Is Kalanchoe daigremontiana safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Kalanchoe daigremontiana good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~30°C. Humidity: Normal indoor humidity is sufficient.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..