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Alligator Plant (Kalanchoe daigremontiana)

Mother-of-Millions (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) is a succulent perennial known for its distinctive plantlets along leaf margins, enabling prolific propagation. It has thick

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Sunlight

Bright indirect to full sun.

Watering

Allow soil to dry completely between waterings, less in winter.

Soil

Well-draining succulent or cactus mix.

Temperature

Warm, frost-free conditions (18-29 °C).

Habitat

House Plant, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Sparingly during growing season with diluted liquid feed.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright indirect to full sun.

Water

Allow soil to dry completely between waterings, less in winter.

Soil

Well-draining succulent or cactus mix.

Temperature

Warm, frost-free conditions (18-29 °C).

Habitat

House Plant, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Sparingly during growing season with diluted liquid feed.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb, Succulent

Plant Category

Ornamental, Foliage

Plant Place Type

Pot, Garden, Groundcover

Plant Environment

House Plant, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-1 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Leaf Color

Green, Purplish-brown

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

40000

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Bryophyllum daigremontianum (Raym.-Hamet & H.Perrier) A.Berger
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSaxifragales
  • familyCrassulaceae
  • genusKalanchoe
  • speciesKalanchoe daigremontiana
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 7/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 7/5

Edible

No

Contains cardiac glycosides (bufadienolides) which can cause gastrointestinal upset, lethargy, weakness, and potentially serious cardiac rhythm abnormalities if ingested by pets or humans.

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