Kalanchoe marnieriana

Marnier's Kalanchoe, Desert Rose

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Compact succulent shrub with fleshy blue-green leaves edged in red/purple. Produces dense clusters of tubular pink-red flowers primarily in winter.
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Plant Details

Common Name Marnier's Kalanchoe, Desert Rose
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Kalanchoe
Species Marnieriana
Origin Madagascar
Blooming Winter to Spring, sometimes year-round with optimal light
Leaf Color Blue-green with red margins
Sunlight Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Cactus mix with high perlite or pumice content for rapid drainage

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Watering

Water only when soil is completely dry. Reduce frequency in winter dormancy to prevent root rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires bright direct sunlight to maintain red leaf margins; tolerate some shade but leggy growth occurs

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Fertilization

Apply diluted liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring/Summer). Stop feeding in autumn/winter.

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Pruning

Pinch back tips to encourage bushiness; remove spent flower stalks immediately after blooming.

Pest Control Aphid Fungus Gnat Mealybug Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
Sep
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
25% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
5000 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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