Kalanchoe delagoensis Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Mother of Millions (Kalanchoe delagoensis) is a succulent plant with bright orange flowers and gray-green leaves that is easy to care for. This plant, native to Madagascar, reproduces vegetatively and can be propagated by stem cuttings. However, if consumed, it is poisonous to animals and humans.
Common Name |
Chandelier Plant, Mother of Millions
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Kalanchoe delagoensis
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Genus
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Kalanchoe
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Family
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Crassulaceae
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Order
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Saxifragales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Kalanchoe delagoensis Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Kalanchoe delagoensis.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Kalanchoe delagoensis needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Kalanchoe delagoensis needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Kalanchoe delagoensis Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Kalanchoe delagoensis to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Low
The ideal humidity range for your Kalanchoe delagoensis to thrive is between 20% and 40%. |
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Kalanchoe delagoensis Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Kalanchoe delagoensis. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Kalanchoe delagoensis plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Kalanchoe delagoensis Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Kalanchoe delagoensis plant. |
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Maximum Height |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
Orange
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Kalanchoe delagoensis toxic to pets? |
Yes
Most Kalanchoe plants are toxic if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Kalanchoe delagoensis Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Kalanchoe delagoensis, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
winter
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Kalanchoe delagoensis Native Region |
Find out where the Kalanchoe delagoensis plant originated. |
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Country |
Madagascar
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