Mother of Millions
Veterinary Emergency
EMERGENCY: Contains cardiac glycosides similar to digitalis. Seek immediate emergency vet care. Heart monitoring will be required.
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Plant Information
Devil's Backbone, Chandelier Plant, Kalanchoe Delagoensis
Crassulaceae
succulent
Highly Toxic — Emergency Risk
Toxicity Details
all parts, plantlets
Bufadienolides (cardiac glycosides)
1 to 6 hours
severe
Symptoms to Watch For
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abnormal heart rhythm
- Collapse
- Seizures
What to Do
EMERGENCY: Contains cardiac glycosides similar to digitalis. Seek immediate emergency vet care. Heart monitoring will be required.
Do not wait for symptoms. Call your vet or poison control immediately.
About Mother of Millions
Mother of Millions produces tiny plantlets along its leaf edges that readily spread. All Kalanchoe species contain cardiac glycosides, but this one is particularly dangerous due to the many tiny plantlets that can be easily ingested by curious pets.
Safe Alternatives
These plants provide a similar look but are non-toxic to pets: