Kalanchoe marmorata
Kalanchoe marmorata
- Native to:
- DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
Dysmorodrepanis,Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata,Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata,Bentham-Moxon Trust.; Curtis, William; Curtis's botanical magazine dedications, 1827-1927 : portraits and biographical notes.; Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.; Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust.,Ji-Elle,Römert,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Ji-Elle,lienyuan lee (web.archive.org),Forest and Kim Starr (www.flickr.com),Alboychenko08,Stickpen
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Crassulaceae
- Genus:
- Kalanchoe
- Species:
- Kalanchoe marmorata
- USDA Symbol:
- KAMA3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, rocky or sandy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky slopes and dry areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 10–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds are tiny and need light to germinate; do not cover. Warm temperatures (20-25°C) promote germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI