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Botanical Name: Kalanchoe daigremontiana
Origin: Madagascar
Height: Up to 2-1/2 ft (75 cm)
Light: Bright light to full sun.
Water: Water thoroughly, then allow top 2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings. Cut back on watering in winter, but don't allow soil to dry out completely.
Humidity: Average room humidity.
Temperature: Average room temperatures 60-75°F, 16-24°C. It will tolerate extreme heat, but not frost.
Hardy zone: 9b to 11
Soil: Grows best in cactus potting mix.
Fertilizer: Feed quarterly with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half.

Mother of Thousands belongs to the Crassulaceae family, they are among a diverse group. Flaming Katy -- admired for its clusters of tiny flowers, and Jade Plant -- a branched tree covered with plump, shiny leaves are just a couple of common house plants in this family tree. This grows from a single stem, covered top to bottom with big, blue-green leaves. Its narrow, pointed leaves can grow to 6 in (15 cm) long and about half as wide. The real attraction are the tiny plantlets that grow along the edges of the leaves, which easily fall off and will root where they drop.

It is easy to grow in average room conditions. One thing it doesn't like is soggy soil, so I'd recommend potting it in a terra cotta pot with drainage holes and using a sandy medium, such as cactus potting mix for fast drainage. Repot in spring only when it outgrows its pot. But don't over-pot. Use a container that's only slightly larger.
Flower: trumpet shaped ring of orange or pink.
Light tip: Like most succulents, it grows best in bright light. It will even enjoy some direct morning sun. Move it outside for the summer, if you want. Just make the move a gradual one to avoid scorching its leaves. Be sure to bring it back indoors if the temperature drops below 40°F/4°C because it won't tolerate any frost.