Mother of thousands thrives in full sunlight, well-draining soil, and low humidity.
Be cautious growing mother of thousands, as it is toxic to both people and pets.
Mother of Thousands Care
Mother of thousands is easy to grow outside and as a houseplant.
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Many enthusiasts use a cactus mix, and others might mix sand orperliteinto a standard potting soil.
Using aclay potis desirable; it helps absorb excess moisture and takes it away from the plant.
Water
The mother of thousands isdrought-tolerant, but not as much as many succulent species.
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It’ll do better if it receives regular and gradual hydration, especially during its growing season.
Still, it only needs water once every few weeks, even in spring and summer.
It won’t be a major problem if you forget now and again.
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Once the first couple of inches of the soil surface is dry, then you should rewater.
By gradually dampening the soil, you won’t risk oversaturating the roots.
During the fall and winter, reduce watering.
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Overwatering will cause limp leaves.
Temperature and Humidity
Mother of thousand plants usually prefers temperatures around 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
see to it it doesn’t receive too much intense, direct sunlight.
The plant should return inside before the temperatures drop below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Fertilizer
Most Kalanchoe species, including the mother of thousands, can live without regular fertilization.
The plantlets are usually ready to remove as the main plant heads towards itsdormancy periodin the winter.
These should be removed and disposed of, or replanted in another container with good drainage.
Prepare well-draining soil for your new pot, and gently transfer the plant.
The plant cannot tolerate temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
If your plant moves inside, do not put it too close to a heater.
Direct heat can damage the leaves and dry out the plant quicker than it can handle.
Luckily, the mother of thousands succulent is not commonly associated with any plant diseases.
The plants shoot up stalks that have clusters of flowers at the top.
For most species, such asK.
fedtschenkoi, the flowers hang downwards from the stem and form bell shapes.
The flowers vary in fragrance as well, but the scent tends to be light and sweet.
Deadhead the spent stems, and continue to care for the plant as you have been.
A common misconception is that mother of thousands plants will die after blooming.
This is not the case.
These plants prefer full sun, which means at least six hours of unfiltered sunlight per day.
Move your plant to a brighter spot.
Indoors, place it near a south-facing window or consider moving it under a grow light.
If it has not been fertilized in some time, try giving it a small dose of fertilizer.
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