Kalanchoe Millotii is a perennial succulent native to Madagascar. It has a free-branching shrubby habit that can reach over 12" tall in the landscape and green scalloped velvety foliage. Clusters of small white flowers bloom in summer. Millotii does well as a houseplant or in zone 10-11 as an ornamental addition to a xeriscape, rock garden, or outdoor container. In cold climates, bring containers indoors over the winter. Kalanchoe Millotii needs little maintenance or water to flourish in full or partial sun or bright indirect light. This plant is a low-maintenance, unique addition to any collection.
Kalanchoe Millotii Selling Tips
Sell Kalanchoe Millotii to customers looking for a low-maintenance succulent as a gift, for a rock garden, or to add to a houseplant collection. This free-branching succulent shrub has velvety scalloped green foliage and small white flower clusters in summer. Compact at 12" tall in the landscape, Millotii excels outdoors in zone 10-11 or as a houseplant in full sun or bright indirect light with little water. For unique foliage, try Marnieriana.
Coach Your Customer
1. Plant in well-draining peat, sand, and perlite mixture in full or partial sun. Direct afternoon sunlight can burn the leaves of this plant.
2. Water thoroughly and allow the soil to dry completely before watering again.
3. Bring outdoor containers indoors for the winter in climates where temperatures drop below 36 degrees.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Kalanchoe Millotii, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container, three plugs per 1-gallon container, or 4-5 plugs per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained mix of peat, sand, and perlite with a pH of 5.6-6.2, EC (2:1) of .50-.75, low feed (100-150 ppm N), daytime temperatures of 68-85, and nighttime temperatures of 58-75. Pinching may promote branching but will delay finishing time. Supply 5,000-7,500 foot candles of light. Water thoroughly and then allow the soil to dry completely before watering again. With no overwatering, any disease is rare among this plant. You may see aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites.
Flowering
Clusters of small white flowers bloom in summer.
Pinching
Pinching can promote branching but delays finish time.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow around the base of each plant and to allow sunlight to penetrate to the soil level.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
You may see aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to disease. Do not overwater. Allow the soil to dry out completely between watering.
Planting Kalanchoe Millotii Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container, three per 6-inch or 8-inch container, or 4-5 liners per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained mix of peat, sand, and perlite and completely bury the ellepot in the center or equally spaced in the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Kalanchoe Millotii Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time | 6-8 Weeks |
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10 Inch crop time | 10-12 Weeks |
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Bloom Period | Summer |
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Color | White |
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Habit | Upright |
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Height | 12 inches |
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Light | Bright Indirect/Filtered, Full Sun |
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Minimum Temp | 58 |
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Perennial Zone | Zones 10-11 |
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Water Needs | Light |
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Patented Plant | No |
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