Little Mothers

Day 337: I'm not being vulgar when I say I have a pot full of these little Mothers because that's what they are: Mother-of-Thousands seedlings, otherwise known as "pups." Kalanchoe (Bryophyllum) daigremontiana is a member of the succulent family and propagates by developing plantlets along the margins of its leaves. As they mature, the pups drop and root in any soil on which they happen to land, thus populating any flower pot which happens to be nearby, leading to a whole succession of Mothers-of-Thousands invading your indoor garden unless you keep them in check. They are a fun plant to grow and a good conversation piece, however if you pass any along to friends, warn them that they should keep the Mother away from pets and small children. All parts of the plant are considered toxic.