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Found in my back yard

18 years ago

I am cleaning out along one fence of my yard and came across this, there are quite a few of them and I don't want to toss them til I know what they are. Thanks in advance!

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Comments (9)

  • 18 years ago

    It is a type of Kalanchoe--sorry, don't know exactly which one. I was given a pot of several pieces of it and discovered that each plant by itself looks just like your picture. It is also supposed to become a weed in some areas.

  • 18 years ago

    I believe it's K. or Bryophyllum tubiflora, also will have babies on its edges & can be considered quite invasive.

  • 18 years ago

    I looked up Bryophyllum tubiflora and saw some more photos, there are floral shoots in some of the photos and I found one just like it with one of the plants. I'd imagine that's the answer... thanks!

  • 18 years ago

    They are also called Mother of Thousands. They're not kidding.

  • 18 years ago

    the common name "mom of thousands" is often confused with a relative plant, Bryophyllum crenato-diagremontiana (old name Kalanchoe crenato-diagremontiana). I think the one in this pic is called chandelier plant or umbrella plant. And yes, you will find lots of them. They produce plantlets on the leaf tips that drop off and root. Get up to 3 feet high. But what a flower! Wow, well worth trying to get it to bloom if you can.

  • 18 years ago

    With further research yesterday I had come to the same conclusion... that it is the Chandelier plant.

    I have another post about another plant that is a Mother of Thousands, this and the other are not at all the same.

    I have to clear that area, so I'm moving some to pots to try and grow them.

  • 18 years ago

    ooooh....if you ever wanna trade some cuttings or babies....i'm your man. i had one of these guys in virginia, but had to leave them behind when i moved. sadly, the nurseries here are somewhat limited in their selection.

  • 18 years ago

    I had a small plant of this and threw it into the yard and evasive isn't the word because they grow tall and spindly but do get a nice orange bloom but the little plantlets grow wherever they fall and try to take over so I pull and pull and still they won't go away. But let them grow this year just to see the bloom and than you see if you want them or not..

  • 18 years ago

    In So Cal, these literally do grow like weeds. Check any drainage ditch and you'll probably find a couple.

    They are very easy to grow, and despite their potential to be invasive, do look rather lovely (foliage and flowers). Just please keep them away from any sensitive environments, especially since you live in Florida, the invasive species capitol of the US... Also, keep them away from your other potted plants or you may end with more of these than you wanted!

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