Water
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is a common cause of root rot. Water thoroughly when dry, ensuring excess water drains away.
Reduce watering significantly during the dormant winter months.
Also known as Marble Kalanchoe · Partridge · Pen-Wiper
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Kalanchoe marmorata is an attractive succulent with rounded, grey-green leaves marked with reddish-brown splotches. It produces clusters of creamy-white flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers bright, indirect light.
75% intensity
Can tolerate some direct sun, but avoid intense afternoon sun.
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
25% intensity
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining succulent or cactus mix
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures.
50% intensity
Ideal range is 18-24°C. Protect from frost.
Indoor, Outdoor
50% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season.
25% intensity
Use a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Low
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is a common cause of root rot. Water thoroughly when dry, ensuring excess water drains away.
Reduce watering significantly during the dormant winter months.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or leggy stems. Pruning can also be done after flowering to tidy up the plant. Use clean, sharp tools to make precise cuts.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. Allow cuttings to callous over for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Rooting typically occurs within a few weeks in warm conditions.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a gritty, well-draining potting mix, such as a cactus or succulent blend. Repotting is best done in spring before new growth begins.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Kalanchoe |
| Species | Kalanchoe marmorata |
Similar in genus Kalanchoe
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