Succulents – Mother of Thousands

Mother of thousands 

Botanical name: kalanchoe laetivirens 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 2-6 ft in height with up to a 3 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 9-11 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: red/pink/purple

Bloom time: spring 

Growth rate: can grow 1-3 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune/deadhead year-round as needed 

Propagation methods: pick off the little plantlets from the edges of the foliage and place on top of damp soil to propagate 

Landscape use: succulent garden, container plant, rock gardens, accent plant

Special features: drought tolerant, heat tolerant, pest resistant, disease resistant 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow soil to dry out almost completely between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a cactus and succulent plant food fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: sand or loam 

Companion plants: sedums, ivy, mint, aloe vera, sage

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: YES. yes.