Kalanchoe, Alligator Plant, Devil's Backbone, Mexican Hat Plant, Mother of Thousands 'Big MaMa'

Kalanchoedaigremontiana

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Kalanchoe (kal-un-KOH-ee)
Species
daigremontiana (day-ee-gree-mon-tee-AH-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Orange
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Plant is viviparous
Seed Collecting
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Dickinson, Texas

Manchaca, Texas

Spring, Texas(2 reports)

Tyler, Texas

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| August 2011 | positive

This plant is a true healer. I use it for any skin wounds, callosities, lesions, etc. I use the inner side of the leaves as a bandage. It...Read More

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