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Crassulaceae

Chandelier Plant

Kalanchoe delagoensis

Abundance and multiplication.

Family
Crassulaceae
Genus
Kalanchoe
Native to
Madagascar
Bloom season
Winter
Type
succulent
Height
2-5 ft
Sunlight
full sun
Soil
sandy, well-drained soil
Water
low
Hardiness
10-12
Lifespan
perennial

Did you know

  • Chandelier plant produces tiny plantlets along the edges of its leaves that drop off and root instantly, spreading rapidly.
  • All parts of the plant are toxic to livestock and pets, containing cardiac glycosides similar to those in foxglove.
  • The species is considered an invasive weed in Australia, parts of Africa, and Hawaii due to its aggressive reproduction.
  • A single plant can produce hundreds of plantlets per leaf cycle, earning it the nickname 'mother of millions.'
  • The tubular flowers hang in clusters from tall stalks, resembling a chandelier, which gives the plant its common name.

Color meanings

0

resourcefulness

1

resilience

Uses

  • succulent collection
  • xeriscape accent