At work, I was given a houseplant with a funny name—deer antlers. It's actually a variety of Kalanchoe, scientifically known as Laciniata. It belongs to the Sedum family, or simply Crassulaceae. Besides the unusual leaf shape (I have a dissected variety), this plant also has medicinal.
The stem and foliage, though thin, are quite fleshy and juicy. I broke a leaf while carrying it home from work, and then again when I was taking it out of the bag. I was surprised by the unusual crunching sound.
Why did I decide to keep it? Firstly, for its medicinal properties, secondly, for its unusual appearance, and thirdly, because the plant can store water in its leaves, so I don't have to worry about watering it too much. This means I can easily go to the seaside in the summer and nothing will happen to the plant.
By the way, when I run my finger over the leaves, it seems like they are covered in wax.
It was in this state that I was given the flower:
But I'll definitely tidy it up, remove any yellow spots, feed it, and loosen the soil, but not now—let it sit for a couple of weeks. This is necessary for the Kalanchoe to adapt to its new environment. If I do anything to it now, it might start getting sick due to the double stress.