Kalanchoe Tubiflora

The “Mother of Thousands” Kalanchoe delagoensis (Syn: Kalanchoe tubiflora) is a peculiar succulent species that reproduces through “seedlings” that grow at the ends of each leaf and fall off…
They fall to the ground and grow from there.
This plant’s capacity for vegetative reproduction, its resistance to drought and its popularity as a garden plant have allowed it to become an invasive weed in places like eastern Australia and many Pacific islands.
The plants die after flowering and new shoots can emerge from their roots.
Some similar plants that also produce an abundance of seedlings include Kalanchoe pinnata and Kalancboe daigremontiana. See our comparison of the size of pots we usually use and tips for caring for succulents and cacti here !