Photo of Bryophyllum daigremontianum foliage by Kara Nursery

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Bryophyllum daigremontianum

Also Known As

  • Kalanchoe daigremontiana
  • Alligators Tongue
  • Devil's Backbone
  • Mexican Hat Plant
  • Mother of Thousands

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Bryophyllum daigremontianum plant details

Bryophyllum daigremontianum is a semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Bryophyllum daigremontianum

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, infrequent-blooming, rock garden, spiky, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bryophyllum daigremontianum

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Kalanchoe daigremontiana, Known as the Devil's Backbone, a upright growing succulent plant. Narrow cupped fleshy leaves, grey green, produce tiny plantlets along the edges falling off and rooting making thousands of new plants. Long stems periodically produce pink bell shaped tubular flowers... we grow and ship in 4" pots
An easily grown succulent-like plant with grey-green and speckled foliage. Tiny plantlets develop around the edges of the leaves that may plant themselves in any nearby soil. An easy plant for passalong or children. Similar to, and sometimes called "Mother of Thousands", although there are other plants that are called by that common name.

Gardening facts about Bryophyllum daigremontianum plant

How to Grow Bryophyllum daigremontianum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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