Kalanchoe pumila
Bryophyllum
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Bryophyllum (Kalanchoe pumila) - Description
Kalanchoe pumila is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to Madagascar. It is a spreading, dwarf succulent subshrub growing to 20 cm (8 in) tall and 45 cm (18 in) wide, with arching stems of frosted leaves, and clusters of purple-veined pink flowers in spring. As the minimum temperature for cultivation is 12 °C (54 °F), in temperate regions it is grown under glass as a houseplant. The Latin specific epithet pumila means dwarf or low-growing. This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Bryophyllum (Kalanchoe pumila) - Blooming
Flowers are borne in cymes-like or corymb-like panicles.
Bryophyllum (Kalanchoe pumila) - Growth
Plant height varies depending on the species. Kalanchoes are generally grown as potted, indoor plants, but can be grown outdoors in climates that have mild winters. Grows best in partial shade.
Bryophyllum (Kalanchoe pumila) - Planting
The Maternity Plant (K. daigremontiana) is especially easy to propagate. Another common name is Mother of Thousands. This is because plantlets form at the margins of the leaves. These plantlets can easily drop off and quickly propagate themselves.
Bryophyllum (Kalanchoe pumila) - Pest
Slugs and snails can cause permanent leaf damage. Mealybugs and aphids are also a problem. Other issues include powdery mildew, bacterial soft rot, fasciation, virus disease, crown rot, root rot, and leaf spots.
Bryophyllum (Kalanchoe pumila) - Interesting facts
Kalanchoe is endemic to the shady and partially desert regions of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, South and Central Africa, Madagascar, Australia and Asia. It is also found in tropical America. Although most Kalanchoe flower, there is at least one species which rarely flowers and does not reproduce through seeds. Instead Mother of Thousands drops many tiny plantlets from the edges of its leaves.
Bryophyllum (Kalanchoe pumila) - Soil and irrigation
Kalanchoe does well in well-draining soil that is humus-rich and medium fertile.
