Mother of Millions

Mother of Millions

Kalanchoe delagoensis
Dogs: Severe Cats: Severe

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: