Anyone know about the Alligator plant???

BearOTex Shreveport, LA(Zone 8a) Jun 26, 2001

I purchased an "alligator plant" from a vendor at a local farmer's market. It produces offspring by growing "babies" in the "teeth" of its leaves. Does anyone know the best way to care for this plant and how to harvest the babies?

For those who don't know this plant, its leaves grow in pairs and have serrated edges, making the pairs appear like the jaws of an alligator. The underside of the leaves have a reptilian type of marking as well. So far, I have seen no bloom, but my plant has produced about 12 babies so far.

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Lilith Durham, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Jun 26, 2001

i dont know if this helps but i've seen this referred to as the 'alligator plant' also...

http://www.hortpix.com/pc81.htm

lil

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BearOTex Shreveport, LA(Zone 8a) Jun 27, 2001

Lil -

Thanks for the help, but that is not the same plant I have. Mine seems to be a bit more of a succulent (fleshy leaves/stems, etc. I appreciate your response!

Bear

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Lilith Durham, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Jun 27, 2001

oh, sorry i couldn't be more help..

lil

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Wendy (Zone 9a) Jun 29, 2001

Hmmm... sounds like it might be Kalanchoe daigremontiana.
Here is a site with a pic. and info:)
http://www.hortpix.com/pc2391.htm

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BearOTex Shreveport, LA(Zone 8a) Jul 01, 2001

Wendy -

That's it!! I wouldn't have thought it to be a variety of kalanchoe. It's really a great little plant due to it's unusual look and common name. It now has several pups and one has already dropped off and taken root in the pot, so hopefully I will have some to share with my friends by next year.

Thanks so much for identifying this odd little addition to my garden!

Bear

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elise Neptune Beach, FL(Zone 9a) Jul 14, 2001

we had very bad luck with it. it would spread everywhere. by wind and animals. it would pop up in the middle of the lawn. i would suggest kepping it indoors. seriously! =)

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Lilith Durham, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Jul 20, 2001

just pop the babies on the surface of moist soil and they should root no problem i just got one, but it's plain green, has loads of babies tho :D

lil

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