I don't know if anyone can help me but it's worth a try. I recently got a plant as a gift and I have no clue what it is! I have been trying to research it but have had no luck in even finding a similar plant. At this point it is about 18" tall. On the upper leaves there are what apear to be clones or buds that grow all along the outer rim of the leaves. I have been planting them when they fall off because I was told these seeds or whatever they are, are so resiliant they will root right in your carpet if you dont pick them up in time. This part of the plant is great because I have been able to start about 100 plants in the short 4 months I've had this plant. The thing that worries me is that as the plant grows taller and more leaves grow the bottom leaves die off. About a month ago I noticed the stem, about 4" from the bottom, start to change color. Just above this discoloration roots started to grow right out of the stem. The plant still appears healthy and seems pretty sturdy but I'm not quite sure what to do. Some people have suggested that I cut it where the discoloration has started right below the roots and replant it, but I'm hesitant because I dont want the plant to die. If this plant sounds familiar or anyone has any tips from plants that sound similar I would really appreciate the help. Thank You,
Chelsey

Chelsey, I think that what you have is a Kalanchoe daigremontiana (sometimes called by the name Bryophyllum, I'm not sure which is corect). The loss of lower leaves and change of color is typical and an inevitable part of aging even in the ground in South Florida where the plants are a pest for the very reason that you love them - what will you do when each of your 100 daughter plants each produce 100 offspring ...?
I can't give you any way of reversing this change, just be kind to the plant as it ages, and pretend that it isn't getting less attractive. My friends treat me this way, and I appreciate it. Derek