Chandelier Plant (Kalanchoe delagoensis): Prolific Plantlets on Tubular Leaves

Chandelier plant (Kalanchoe delagoensis), also called mother of thousands, is a succulent with narrow, cylindrical, gray-green leaves that produce tiny plantlets along their margins. These drop and root easily, forming colonies. It bears tubular, orange-red flowers in winter.

Warning

Can become weedy in frost-free areas due to prolific plantlet production. All parts are toxic (contain cardiac glycosides). Keep away from pets and children.

Culture

Bright light; well-draining cactus/succulent soil. Water sparingly. Drought-tolerant. Minimum temperature 40°F. Easy to control in containers.

Taxonomy

• Family: Crassulaceae
• Genus: Kalanchoe
• Species: delagoensis
• Synonyms: Kalanchoe tubiflora, Kalanchoe verticillata, Bryophyllum tubiflorum, Bryophyllum delagoense, Bryophyllum verticillatum