I was given this plant by my mom because it was too messy, but she doesn't know what kind it is. Any help will be appreciated.
A light starved Kalanchoe blossfeldiana. http://www.melindamyers.com/component/option,com_kb/Itemid,2323/article,1442/task,article/
The link you've provided has stated that in order for a Kalanchoe blossfeldiana to be forced to bloom, it requires 14-16 hours of darkness for 6 weeks. Now, I am in no way a savant in regards to plants, but what makes you say it's light starved?
Meaning it requires 6 to 8 hrs of sun per day to flower. Any more than that will inhibit blossoms. Much less and you get a leggy, spindly non-flowering mess.