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Kalanchoe daigremontiana is a succulent plant growing up to 1m (3.3ft) tall with fleshy, oblong-lanceolate leaves up to 20cm (8in) long. Leaves are green with purple blotches underneath and produce spoon-shaped plantlets along their margins. It develops lateral roots high on its main stalk and bends downward as upper leaves grow large. Notable for vegetative propagation through leaf margin plantlets and toxic daigremontianin content in all parts.
Plant Care Overview
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Care Guide
Essential requirements for your Kalanchoe daigremontiana
Light Requirements
Light conditions can affect leaf color and growth rate. Adjust placement as needed based on your plant's response.
Watering Schedule
Low; water sparingly, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings
Humidity Needs
low humidity
Always check soil moisture before watering. Adjust frequency based on your home's conditions.
Temperature Range
15°C to 29°C (59°F to 85°F); frost-sensitive
Native Climate
Native to Fiherenana River valley and Androhibolava mountains in southwest Madagascar
Keep away from drafts, heaters, and air conditioners which can stress your plant.
Soil Type
Well-draining, rocky or sandy soil
Fertilizer
Balanced houseplant fertilizer during growing season
Consider repotting every 1-2 years to refresh soil nutrients and accommodate growth.
Propagation
Methods to grow more Kalanchoe daigremontiana plants
Leaf margin plantlets, lateral root shoots, and seeds
Plant Info
Characteristics and background information
Fiherenana River valley and Androhibolava mountains in southwest Madagascar
fast
Up to 1m (3.3ft) tall
Perennial
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, and rarely abnormal heart rhythm. Flowers contain highest concentration of toxins.
Toxic parts: All parts, especially flowers. Contains cardiac glycosides (bufodienolides).
Indoor Blooming
This plant can produce flowers indoors when given proper care.
Bloom Season
Sporadically, most frequently at warm season onset or early winter indoors
Flower Description
Umbrella-shaped clusters of small bell-shaped flowers in grayish pink or orange hues
Fun Fact
Produces hundreds of plantlets on leaf edges - a single leaf can start an entire colony. Uses Crassulacean acid metabolism for efficient water conservation.
Troubleshooting
Solutions for typical issues with your Kalanchoe daigremontiana
Crippled leaf growth and pustule-like lesions during active growth periods
Complete plant death when exposed to freezing temperatures
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