Botanically Speaking
the gift that keeps on giving
by Heather Land
Choose a plant like the Kalanchoe shown here, “Mother of Thousands,” that forms baby plants on the ends of their leaves for easy propagation. The tiny plants grow with exposed roots and detach easily – perfect for nestling in a tiny pot to gift.
Plant Shown:
Kalanchoe (kal-un-KOH-ee) or Brophyllum gastonis-bonnieri (Mother of Thousands)
Common name: Donkey Ear