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Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam.) Pers.

Air Plant · Crassulaceae

Also known as Bryophyllum calycinum, Bryophyllum pinnatum. Common names: Cathedral bells, Goethe plant, Green mother of millions, Leaf of life, Life plant.

Bryophyllum pinnatum, also known as the air plant, cathedral bells, life plant, miracle leaf, and Goethe plant is a succulent plant native to Madagascar, which is a popular houseplant and has become naturalized in tropical and subtropical areas.

CrassulaceaeSucculent
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About Air Plant

Bryophyllum pinnatum, also known as the air plant, cathedral bells, life plant, miracle leaf, and Goethe plant is a succulent plant native to Madagascar, which is a popular houseplant and has become naturalized in tropical and subtropical areas. It is distinctive for the profusion of miniature plantlets that form on the margins of its phylloclades, a trait it has in common with some other members of its genus.

Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
Native rangeCook Is., Madagascar
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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