Kalanchoe Species, Chandelier Plant, Devil's Backbone, Mother of Millions, Mother of Thousands 'Houghtonii'

Kalanchoe

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Kalanchoe (kal-un-KOH-ee)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
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Bloom Time
Bloom Time
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Orange
Red-Orange
Fruit Colors
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Growing Habit
Evergreen
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Plant is viviparous
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Cactus and Succulents
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
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Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mountain Home, Arkansas

San Anselmo, California

Vista, California

Brooksville, Florida

Deland, Florida

Saint Augustine, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Crossville, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Dickinson, Texas

Mission, Texas

Plano, Texas

Victoria, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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B
Louisville, KY | December 2010 | positive

My son bought me this plant and others in a huge pot for Mother's Day. This plant of course has grown way above the rest. I now have fl...Read More

D
(Zone 9b) | December 2008 | positive

Here in the UK K. delagoense (tubiflorum) and diagremontianum are the commonest of the viviparous Kalanchoes and x houghtonii (Houghtons ...Read More

J
(Zone 5a) | May 2006 | positive

EXTREMELY invasive plant! LOL. I live in Germany and of course the climate is way too cold here to grow it outside, but it grows more tha...Read More

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L.A. (Canoga Park), CA (Zone 10a) | June 2005 | neutral

Said to be a hybrid of B. daigremontianum and B. tubiflorum.

I like the cluster of flowers that it forms, much like B. tub...Read More

H
Northern California, CA | February 2005 | positive

B. daigremontianum X B.delagoense

F
Colorado Springs, CO | January 2005 | positive

I had this plant many years ago but didn't know the name of it at the time. I had great success with it. I grew it indoors here in Colora...Read More

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Figure-Eight Sallow moth
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Arctic Redpoll
(Acanthis hornemanni)
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Figure-Eight Sallow moth
(Psaphida resumens)
Arctic Redpoll
(Acanthis hornemanni)