Kalanchoe marmorata Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Kalanchoe marmorata, or penwiper, is a plant in the Crassulaceae family. It is a succulent with distinctive green leaves with purplish-brown spots and white star-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. This houseplant has even won the Royal Horticultural Society's Award for Garden Merit.
Common Name |
Penwiper
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Kalanchoe marmorata
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Genus
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Kalanchoe
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Family
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Crassulaceae
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Order
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Saxifragales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Kalanchoe marmorata Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Kalanchoe marmorata.
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, Kalanchoe marmorata needs water once every
27 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Kalanchoe marmorata needs about 0.25 L per 27 days. |
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Kalanchoe marmorata Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Kalanchoe marmorata to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Kalanchoe marmorata prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 50%. |
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Kalanchoe marmorata Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Kalanchoe marmorata. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Kalanchoe marmorata plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Kalanchoe marmorata Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Kalanchoe marmorata plant. |
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Maximum Height |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
Purple
Red
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
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Is Kalanchoe marmorata toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
Gravel and Rock Garden
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Kalanchoe marmorata Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Kalanchoe marmorata, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
air layering
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Kalanchoe marmorata Native Region |
Find out where the Kalanchoe marmorata plant originated. |
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Country |
Central African Republic (the)
Somalia
Sudan (the)
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