{"product_id":"kalanchoe-houghtonii-succulent-3-pot","title":"Kalanchoe houghtonii - Succulent - 3\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eKalanchoe houghtonii is a vigorous succulent of hybrid origin (a cross of two Madagascan Kalanchoe species) popularly called 'Mother of Millions' or 'Mother of Thousands'. It grows upright, narrow, spotted leaves that carry a fringe of tiny plantlets along their margins; each plantlet drops and roots on its own, making the plant almost effortless to multiply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Indian homes and balconies it thrives as a low-care pot or windowsill succulent, tolerating heat and neglect well. Mature plants send up tall stems topped with clusters of pinkish to orange tubular flowers, usually in the cooler, drier months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote that the very trait that makes it easy to grow also makes it weedy: dropped plantlets colonise nearby pots, so it is best kept contained and not planted in open garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHybrid origin from Madagascan Kalanchoe species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 0.6-1 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarrow, fleshy grey-green leaves mottled with purple-brown, bearing plantlets along the margins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink to orange-red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter to early spring (cooler dry months)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical; frost-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright light; full sun to bright indirect light. A few hours of direct sun keeps it compact and well-coloured.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater only when the soil is fully dry; soak and let drain. Reduce sharply in monsoon and winter to avoid rot.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSharply draining sandy or cactus mix; add coarse sand, perlite or grit. Never let the pot stay waterlogged.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest at 18-32 C. Tolerates Indian summer heat well but must be protected from frost below 5 C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers dry air; low to moderate humidity. Avoid damp, poorly ventilated spots.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight feeder. A dilute balanced or cactus fertilizer once a month in the growing season is plenty.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove spent flower stalks and leggy growth. Pinch back to keep compact; clear stray plantlets regularly.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot every 2-3 years or when crowded, into a slightly larger pot with fresh gritty mix; spring is ideal.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtremely easy from the leaf-margin plantlets, which root on contact with soil; also from leaf or stem cuttings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally tough; watch for mealybugs, aphids and scale. Root rot follows overwatering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxic. All parts contain cardiac glycosides (bufadienolides) and are poisonous if eaten by pets, livestock or children; keep out of reach.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Low-maintenance pot, windowsill and balcony succulent for hot Indian climates.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Striking accent in succulent and rock-garden arrangements.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;An easy plant for beginners and for teaching propagation, thanks to its self-rooting plantlets.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Keep it in the brightest spot you can; in most of India a sunny balcony or south\/west window is ideal, with light shade only in the harshest May-June afternoon sun.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;During the monsoon, move pots under cover and cut watering right down, as the combination of rain and humidity is the main cause of rot. Through winter water sparingly and expect flowering in the cool, dry months.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Pick off and discard fallen plantlets often so they do not invade neighbouring pots, and keep the plant contained rather than planting it in open ground.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Kalanchoe houghtonii called 'Mother of Millions'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it grows tiny ready-rooted plantlets all along its leaf edges; these drop off and sprout on their own, so a single plant quickly produces countless new ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Kalanchoe houghtonii safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. All parts contain cardiac glycosides and are toxic if eaten by cats, dogs, livestock or children. Keep it out of reach and discard fallen plantlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly when the soil has dried out completely, then water thoroughly and let it drain. Water much less during the monsoon and winter to prevent root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256166777078,"sku":"PLT-KALANCHOEHOU-P03-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-kalanchoe-houghtonii-succulent-plant.jpg?v=1783922253","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/kalanchoe-houghtonii-succulent-3-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}