Patharchatta (Bryophyllum pinnatum / Kalanchoe pinnata) [ 1 Plant's ]

Name : Patharchatta (Bryophyllum pinnatum / Kalanchoe pinnata) [ 1 Plant's ]

Net Quantity (N) : 1

Product Breadth : 6 Inch

Product Height : 6 Inch

Product Length : 6 Inch

Product Weight : 0.5 G

Type : Medicinal Plants

Patharchatta is a popular succulent perennial plant widely recognized for its thick, fleshy leaves and its unique ability to grow new plantlets along the edges of its leaves.

Key Characteristics

Leaves : The leaves are green, waxy, and have "crenated" or scalloped edges. In your photo, you can see these distinct notches where new life can eventually sprout.

Growth Habit : It grows upright with a sturdy, fleshy stem. While it starts small it can grow into a bushier plant over time.

Resilience : As a succulent, it stores water in its leaves and stems, making it very hardy and capable of surviving in dry conditions.

Traditional Uses

In various traditional practices, Patharchatta is highly valued for its medicinal properties :  

Kidney Health : It is famously known as the "stone breaker" plant and is traditionally used to help manage kidney and gallbladder stones.

Wound Healing : Crushed leaves are often used as a poultice for minor cuts, burns, or skin irritations due to their reported antimicrobial properties.

General Wellness : It is sometimes used in home remedies for digestive issues, coughs, and inflammation.

Quick Care Tips

Light : It thrives in bright, indirect sunlight.

Water : Only water when the top layer of soil feels completely dry. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

Country of Origin : India