School Study Tours often receive a plant to take home and nurture.  Here are instructions for care!

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YOUR NEW PLANT PET!

Friendship Plant, Mother of Thousands
Scientific Name: Bryophyllum daigremontianum (Raym.-Hamet & E.P. Perrier) Berger
Synonym: Kalanchoe daigremontiana
Family: Crassulaceae

Frost Tolerance: Avoid frost, grows well in protected areas in Phoenix

Heat Tolerance: Very heat resistant, if in the shade

Sun Exposure: Light shade; indirect bright light

Origin: Southwestern Madagascar (Mount Androhibolava)

Growth Habits: Annual succulent, up to 3 feet tall, triangular leaves up to 6 inches long

Watering Needs: Regular water (1X per week)

Propagation: Offsets forming at the edge of the leaves, drop off to start new plants

As a succulent, this plant stores moisture in its leaves.  It does very well as a houseplant.  Enjoy!

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