Chandelier plant (Kalanchoe delagoensis)
Care, watering, light and tips for Chandelier plant on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 14 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Chandelier plant
Kalanchoe delagoensis, also known as Chandelier Plant or Mother of Thousands, is a remarkable succulent characterized by its tall, cylindrical stems and fleshy, grayish-green leaves with brown mottling. This plant is highly prolific, producing numerous plantlets (bulbils) along the margins of its leaves that readily drop and root. Due to its unique growth habit and prolific nature, it is ideal for rock gardens, wide pots, or as a hanging plant where its 'babies' can dangle freely.
Native range
Madagascar
Care tips
It requires bright, direct sunlight to maintain its compact form and coloration. Watering should be sparse, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings to prevent root rot, especially during winter. Use a well-draining succulent-specific potting mix. A common mistake is overwatering, which can be fatal for this drought-tolerant species.
How to save a dying Chandelier plant
- Warning signs
- Soft, yellowing or drooping leaves; soft, dark stem. Dry, wrinkled leaves.
- First aid
- Remove dead leaves. If soft, stop watering and check roots. If dry, water moderately.
- What kills it
- Overwatering, especially in winter. Dislikes cold and deep shade.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, very resilient. Cut healthy stems to propagate if the base is rotten.