Native to Madagascar, these are also called Bryophyllum Daigremontianum (commonly called Mother of Thousands, Alligator Plant, Mexican Hat Plant). Mother of Thousands are attractive and unusual looking plants with large green leaves that form baby plantlets along the edges. When growing mother of thousands as an outdoor plant in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11, it may bloom with small, grayish lavender flowers in late winter.
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| Blooming Season | Winter |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Mother of thousands |
| Dormancy | summer |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower | pink-purple |
| Frost Tolerance | 40 degrees |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11 |
| Height | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Origin | Africa |
| Pot Size | 2 inch |
| Scientific Name | 2 inch kalanchoe daigremontiana mother of thousands |
| Shape | Rosette |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |