Kalanchoe millotii

This Kalanchoe has deep-green, soft-textured leaves with a scalloped edge. It thrives in sunny spots, but can be kept indoors if given enough light, and will grow into a bush-like shape. During the summertime, it produces clusters of white blooms.

Care and Propagation Information

Care and Propagation Information

Millot Kalanchoe is an attractive succulent shrub that does not tolerate extreme temperatures but can thrive indoors with the right amount of light. Its leaves are covered in small, soft “hairs” that act as a sun shield.

Watering

Watering Millot Kalanchoe is similar to other succulents; it is best to use a “soak and dry” method, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Plant

Millot Kalanchoe is not able to withstand cold temperatures below 30° F (-1.1° C), so if you live in an area where temperatures drop below this, it is recommended to grow this succulent in a container that can be brought inside. This plant does best with exposure to full or partial sunshine.

How to Propagate Kalanchoe millotii “Millot Kalanchoe”

Propagating Millot Kalanchoe is a simple process that can be done through stem cuttings and leaves.

Cuttings

To propagate Kalanchoe millotii “Millot Kalanchoe,” take a sharp, sterile knife or pair of scissors and cut a piece of the plant just above a leaf on the stem. Let it air dry for a few days, then put it in soil that drains well.

Leaves

To propagate this succulent, twist a leaf off the mother plant and make sure that no part of the leaf remains attached to the stem. This will increase the chances of success.

Let the leaf sit for a few days until it forms callouses over the ends, then put it in a pot with soil that drains well. Water only when the soil is completely dry.

Care and Propagation Information

General Care for Kalanchoe millotii “Millot Kalanchoe”

General Care for Kalanchoe millotii "Millot Kalanchoe"

Watering

Watering Millot Kalanchoe is similar to other succulents; it is best to use a “soak and dry” method, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Plant

Millot Kalanchoe is not able to withstand cold temperatures below 30° F (-1.1° C), so if you live in an area where temperatures drop below this, it is recommended to grow this succulent in a container that can be brought inside. This plant does best with exposure to full or partial sunshine.

How to Propagate Kalanchoe millotii “Millot Kalanchoe”

Propagating Millot Kalanchoe is a simple process that can be done through stem cuttings and leaves.

Cuttings

To propagate Kalanchoe millotii “Millot Kalanchoe,” take a sharp, sterile knife or pair of scissors and cut a piece of the plant just above a leaf on the stem. Let it air dry for a few days, then put it in soil that drains well.

Leaves

To propagate this succulent, twist a leaf off the mother plant and make sure that no part of the leaf remains attached to the stem. This will increase the chances of success.

Let the leaf sit for a few days until it forms callouses over the ends, then put it in a pot with soil that drains well. Water only when the soil is completely dry.