Devil's backbone
Botanical Name:
Kalanchoe daigremontiana
Common Name:
Devil's backbone,Mother of Thousands,Mother of Millions,Mexican Hat Plant,Kalanchoe,Alligator Plant
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Description
Bryophyllum daigremontianum, commonly called mother of thousands, alligator plant, or Mexican hat plant is a succulent plant native to Madagascar. Like other members of its genus Bryophyllum, it can propagate vegetatively from plantlets that develop on its phylloclade margins. All parts of this species contain a very toxic steroid known as daigremontianin.
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Characteristics
Bloom Time
Late summer or early fall, Fall, Late fall or early winter
Plant Type
Cactus/Succulent
Lifespan
Perennial
How to Grow
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade