This really cool Kalanchoe is a perennial succulent, reproducing asexually by means of small plantlets borne at the ends of each leaf. Stem erect, up to 1 m, often with short sterile shoots at the base. Leaves simple, usually ternate, sub-cylindrical, 3 – 15 cm long, 0.3 – 0.6 cm wide, lower surface sulcate, often spotted with reddish brown, margins near apex with 3 – 9 conical teeth between which spoon-shaped bulbils are produced. Umbels of trumpet-shaped 2 – 3 cm long orange to scarlet flowers that dangle in clusters from the top of the plant.
Kalanchoe delagoensis AKA Bryophyllum tubiflorum (synonym of Bryophyllum delagoense (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Druce) has many names not the least of which is invasive but more commonly it is called Mother of Thousands or Mother of Millions. They are native to Madagascar but have traveled the world as houseplants and green house pets. Chandelier Plant is common because it is prolific in its reproduction habits. Plantlets grow along the edges of these interesting succulents that we can also grow as houseplants. In the Northern region of NZ it grows quite well outside.