Plants are grown organically without chemicals or pesticides. Grown in 4 inch pots, each pot has 1 to 2 plants 7 inch or more in height. Shipping weight 2 lbs approximate. Plants are shipped bare root out of pot. Care and info are emailed prior to shipping plants.
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Kanlanchoe
Sections: Bryophyllum
Species: K. daigremontiana
Uses: decorative, spiritual, used in many cultures to ward of the evil eye.
Kalanchoe daigremontiana syn. Bryophyllum daigremontianum also called Mal de Ojo (stronger than Rue) Devil's Backbone, Alligator Plant, Mexican Hat Plant or Mother of Thousands is a succulent plant native to Madagascar.
This plant is distinguished by its ability to propagate via vegetative propagation. All parts of the plant are poisonous, which can even be fatal if ingested by infants or small pets.
Plants reach up to 1 m (3 feet) tall with opposite, fleshy oblong-lanceolate "leaves" that reach 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) long and about 3.2 cm (1.25 inches) wide. These are medium green above and blotched with purple underneath. The margins of these leaf-like organs have spoon-shaped bulbiliferous spurs that bear young plants.
Plants ship Monday / Tuesday weekly via USPS Priority Mail so that plants do not sit in Postal Facility over a weekend.
NOTE: If shipping charges are less than you paid you will be issued a refund for the difference. We charge actual shipping plus nominal packing fee when applicable.
Disclaimer: Any reference to medicinal use is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease. Please check with your doctor or health care professional before using.
SHIPPING INFO: Live plants are shipped USPS Priority Mail Monday / Tuesday weekly so plants do not sit in postal facility over a weekend. We carefully pack our plants to make sure that they ship safely but we cannot guarantee how they are treated once they leave our nursery. If your plant does not arrive safely please let us know and we will work with you. We are happy to replace plants at no cost but shipping is the responsibility of the buyer.
INCUBATORS - We are an authorized distributor for Brinsea Products, Inc. manufacturer of incubators, hatchers, & brooders for poultry, fowl & reptiles.
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