Kalanchoe marnieriana (Marniers Kalanchoe)

Kalanchoe marnieriana (Marnier’s Kalanchoe) is an evergreen succulent subshrub with flat, rounded, blue-green leaves. Paddle-shaped, the leaves are arranged oppositely and resemble clamshells. They are adorned with vibrant red-wine tips during the cooler winter months if grown in bright light.

Kalanchoe marnieriana (Marnier's Kalanchoe) is an evergreen succulent subshrub with flat, rounded, blue-green leaves. Paddle-shaped, the leaves are arranged oppositely and resemble clamshells. They are adorned with vibrant red-wine tips during the cooler winter months if grown in bright light. Attractive when not blooming, this Kalanchoe is particularly striking throughout the year, when flowering stalks arise from its center, bearing clusters of rose-pink to red, nodding flowers. Like other Kalanchoes, this plant can sporadically sprout new plantlets along the edges of leaves, which will eventually fall off, and grow into a new plant.

  • Grows up to 1-2 ft. tall (30-60 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm), with a naturally upright to spreading habit, eventually creating a dense full plant.
  • Easily grown in well-drained soils in full sun to light shade. This plant is more shade tolerant than other Kalanchoes. Drought tolerant, it requires little irrigation.
  • Protect from slugs and snails which permanently disfigure the leaves.
  • Excellent for succulent gardens or Mediterranean gardens. Perfect for containers where spectacular floral arrangements can be created.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats.
  • Native to northeast Madagascar

Requirements

Hardiness 9
– 11

Plant Type Cactus – Succulents
Plant Family Kalanchoe
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter
Height 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spread 2'
– 3'
(60cm
– 90cm)
Spacing 36″ (90cm)
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden