Mother of Thousands falls in the likes of every beginner gardener for its undemanding and forgiving nature. It looks pretty flaunting its wide-large green leaves and strikingly beautiful appearance.
Botanical Name: Kalanchoe laetivirens
Other Names: Alligator plant, or Mexican hat plant
Growing Season: Throughout the year
Ideal Temperature: 20-35°C
Uses: Drop a few white pebbles near the plants and use them in indoor decor.
Difficulty Level: Easy
How to Grow – Quick View
- Succulent soil
- 4-5 hours of sunlight
- Water only when soil feels dry on touch
- Fertilize monthly
What to Do After Getting the Package?
- Take a knife and carefully cut the tape to unbox the live plant.
- Gently remove the plant from the package.
- Place the plant where it can receive bright, indirect sunlight regularly.
How to Care for Kalanchoe laetivirens
Sunlight: Mother of Thousands needs 4-5 hours of partial to full sun to grow well. You can plant it near a window, porch, or balcony.
Watering: Water Kalanchoe laetivirens only when the soil feels dry to touch. Make sure not to overwater the succulent.
Soil: A succulent soil with good aeration and drainage is a good growing medium for Mother of Thousands. You can get it easily from nurseries or prepare it at home by combining two parts of potting soil with one part each of perlite and sand.
Fertilizer: Fertilize every month with an organic fertilizer to encourage faster growth.
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