Mother of thousands: Diseases and Remedies (3-minute Read)

NOTE: Mother of thousands may be referred to as Kalanchoe daigremontiana in this article, in fact, those are the same plants, Kalanchoe daigremontiana is the botanical name for Mother of thousands.

If you’re looking for a unique and undemanding houseplant, then you can’t go wrong with the mother of thousands. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the island. The slow-growing mother of thousands can only be grown outdoors in hotter regions, such as Florida and Hawaii.

When the weather gets warmer in the summer, plant it outdoors. It’s perfect for beginners and gets its name from the many baby plantlets that grow along the edges of its serrated leaves. It takes between two and five years for it to mature.

Why does my Kalanchoe daigremontiana roots have rot?

If left untreated, root rot on your Mother of thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) can be fatal. For this reason, if the symptoms appear, we highly advise that you adhere to our recommendations to keep your plant alive: Blackened and softened roots.
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Why does my Mother of thousands have gray mold spots?

Gray mold spots are a type of fungus that is found a lot in flowers, and spreads quite rapidly. If you notice brown (or gray) spots, it is probably this fungus. Don’t ignore these symptoms, as they may end up killing your plant.

Our Solution

The solution is quite logical when you know the cause of the problem. Most of the time, it is due to overwater of the Kalanchoe daigremontiana. We advise you to remove the infected parts of the plant, cut off the infected roots and leaves, then repot your plant using sterile potting soil and a clean pot.

Why does my Mother of thousands have leaf spots?

Leaf If your plants exhibit symptoms like rapid color changes in the leaves or leaves that wilt or droop, we give you all the information you need to recognize them and rescue your plants. For owners of Mother of thousands, this kind of illness is among the most distressing.

Why are my Mother of thousands leaves turning yellow?

Yellowing leaves are arguably the most prevalent issue in the gardening world. Overwatering or a lack of nutrients are the 2 main causes of this issue.

When it’s overwatering, simply reduce your watering frequency, and if you think it’s a nutrient deficiency, here’s how to check it:

Here are some indicators of yellowing on the Kalanchoe daigremontiana brought on by its numerous flaws:

  • Yellow patches between leaf veins on elder leaves are the first sign of magnesium shortage. Veins continue to be green while the leaf’s core turns yellow. The leaf’s edges yellow last.
  • Yellowing between leaf veins is another sign of iron shortage, but young leaves on plant tops and branch tips are initially affected.
  • The newest leaves are first affected by sulfur deficiency, rendering them completely yellow.
  • Leaf edges turning bright yellow but inside leaf remaining green are signs of potassium insufficiency. The symptoms first appear on older leaves, and the leaf edges quickly become dark.
  • Nitrogen deficiency shows up as a general yellowing. Older, inner leaves turn yellow first. As it progresses, yellowing moves outward, eventually reaching young leaves, too.

Our Solution

You only need to act in accordance with the symptoms listed above. You can address a potassium or nitrogen deficiency by buying a particular soil, and a gardening store consultant will be able to advise you on how to do that. Furthermore, you can also limit how frequently you water your plants.

Is my Mother of thousands sunburned?

You can easily tell if your Mother of thousands (your Kalanchoe daigremontiana) has a sunburn. In this case, your plant will change color, starting to turn yellow or white, much like it does on us.

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As we saw above, if your Mother of thousands receives too much water or not enough light, the leaves may also change color.

However, there is a way to tell if it is sunburn; look at the bottom of the yellow leaves, the ones that have a shaded area closer to the root, if this area stays greener, it is probably sunburned, not something else.

Why are my Mother of thousands leaves turning brown?

Most of the time, leaves of a Mother of thousands that turn brown is a sign that your plant has been sunburned, it has probably been exposed to too much direct sunlight. Don’t panic, your plant probably won’t die from this, but its growth will take a hit.

Should I leave my Kalanchoe daigremontiana in direct sunlight?

No! If your Kalanchoe daigremontiana (or Mother of thousands) has the symptoms described above, don’t leave it in direct sunlight, that’s the reason why your Mother of thousands is in such a state!

Our Solution

As stated in the paragraph above, the cure is straightforward: simply position your plant’s Mother of thousands so that it is out of direct sunlight. With proper watering and this method, your plant should quickly come back to life.

Why are my Kalanchoe daigremontiana leaves drooping or wilting ?

When you become dehydrated, this usually happens. Large plants are more vulnerable since they need more water on a regular basis than smaller plants.

Drooping

An easy way to know if your Kalanchoe daigremontiana is lacking water is to under-weigh its pot, if it looks light, it means that the soil and the roots are probably quite dry, and therefore need water!

Our Solution

If the soil in the container is completely dry, you must first moisten it to guarantee that your plant’s roots absorb the benefits of the water. One common mistake is to drown the Mother of thousands right away after a dry time because you think it needs a lot of water.

This is true, but the easiest way to end it is to give too much water at once. Instead, you should water the soil properly, returning to a peaceful watering rhythm.

Caring Tips for Kalanchoe daigremontiana

Water Occasionally

Water is necessary for your plant to live, but timing and amount of watering must be balanced. Overwatering could have disastrous effects on your own name, as we already mentioned.

You can tell if your plant needs water by touching the soil; if it still feels damp, it’s usually preferable to wait a few more days.

Always keep temperatures stable

It’s also a good idea to keep your Kalanchoe daigremontiana at a constant temperature, especially if it’s kept indoors. In general, at GreenShack, we suggest booking a temperature between 65 and 85 degrees F. Of course, keep your Kalanchoe daigremontiana away from radiators, air conditioners, and other sources of hot or cold air.

Keep your Mother of thousands Dust-Free

This one relates to indoor plants. Just like your furniture, dust collects on the leaves of your indoor plants. The issue is that this can block the photosynthesis process from starting, which would cause the plants to gradually lose their color.

This would also make the pests happy, a real descent into hell for your Mother of thousands.

To remove the dust, gently rub the plant’s leaves with a microfiber cloth. Dust can be removed more easily with a damp cloth, but stay away from corrosive substances like rubbing alcohol!

Keep drainage in mind

If you have a tendency to overwater, you need to keep an eye on your drainage, we advise you to opt for a pot with drainage holes if it is not already the case and a saucer.

You can add volcanic rocks (or any other pebbles with holes) to the bottom of your pot in the interim if your pots don’t already have holes in them. This will help to form a channel so that the water doesn’t pool there for too long (preventing the rot of the roots!).