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Bryophyllum delagoense
(Mother of Thousands, Propeller Plant, Chandelier Plant)

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Image shows lovely blooms of the Bryophyllum delagoense or Kalanchoe tubiflora


Closer view of the Bryophyllum tubiflorum or Bryophyllum verticillatum flowers

Bryophyllum delagoense
(Mother of Thousands, Propeller Plant, Chandelier Plant)

Synonym: Bryophyllum tubiflorum, Bryophyllum verticillatum, Geaya purpurea, Kalanchoe tubiflora,  Kalanchoe verticillata
Family:  Crassulaceae
Origin:  Southern Madagascar
Light:  Sun-part shade
Height:  4'-6'
Spread:  3"-9"
Blooms:  Reddish-orange, flat-topped trumpet-shaped clusters at end of long stalk
Foliage:  Variegated, light green to light brown, has shallow groove on upper surface and bubils at edges of leaves
Soil:  Well-drained, drought tolerant
Propagation: Plantlets, seeds
Uses:  Xeriscaping, indoor plant
Caution:  Invasive
Comments:  Bryophyllum delagoense or Kalanchoe tubiflora or  Bryophyllum tubiflorum or Bryophyllum verticillatum or Geaya purpurea or Kalanchoe verticillata or Mother of Thousands or Propeller Plant or Chandelier Plant is an interesting succulent plant with unique blooms.  On every plant there is  a large cluster of small trumpet-shaped blooms that forms into an umbrella-like flowerhead on a long thin stalk.  Mother of Thousands is very easy to grow it self-produces by dropping tiny plantlets that are on the tips of the leaves.  Bryophyllum delagoense makes a lovely sight when grown in masses. 
USDA Hardiness Zones :  8b-11

Bryophyllum delagoense or  or Chandelier Plants grown in masses makes a beautiful sight when they bloom >

 

 

 Bryophyllum delagoense (Mother of Thousands, Propeller Plant, Chandelier Plant, Bryophyllum tubiflorum, Bryophyllum delagoense, Bryophyllum verticillatum, Geaya purpurea, Kalanchoe tubiflora, Kalanchoe verticillata) plants are for sale at -
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