Project Description
Kalanchoe marnieriana
Marnier’s Kalanchoe
This blue-green succulent has thin round leaves that group up a tall, vertical stem. The leaves grow up the stem opposite of each other, facing the stem as they grow upwards. The edges of the leaves turn a reddish-pink when happily stressed. “Marnier’s Kalanchoe” adds great height to container gardens.
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Quick Look:
Partial sun to partial shade
Typical water needs for a succulent
Plant grows up to 18″ (46 cm) tall
Plant grows up to 36″ (91 cm) wide
Zone 9a (Minimum 20° F | -6.7° C)
Not cold hardy
Propagation by stem cuttings
Can be toxic to humans and animals
Summer Dormant
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Care and Propagation Information
General Care for Kalanchoe marnieriana “Marnier’s Kalanchoe”
Kalanchoe marnieriana “Marnier’s Kalanchoe” has red bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the winter. When grown outside, it is attractive to slugs and snails. Prevent these pests from attacking the leaves by using crushed up egg-shells or diatomaceous earth around the base of the plant.
Watering
Kalanchoe marnieriana “Marnier’s Kalanchoe” has typical watering needs for a succulent. It’s best to use the “soak and dry” method, and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Where to Plant
“Marnier’s Kalanchoe” is not cold hardy, so if you live in a zone that gets colder than 20° F (-6.7° C), it’s best to plant this succulent in a container that can be brought indoors. It does well in partial sun to partial shade, and can also be grown indoors.
How to Propagate Kalanchoe marnieriana “Marnier’s Kalanchoe”
Kalanchoe marnieriana “Marnier’s Kalanchoe” can be propagated from stem cuttings.
Cuttings
To grow “Marnier’s Kalanchoe” from cuttings, use a sterile, sharp knife or pair of scissors. Remove a stem from the main plant, and allow it to callous for several days before placing in well-draining soil. Water whenever the soil has dried out completely.
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This is the only place that I could identify my Kalanchoe Marnieriana. Thanks for the info.
I recently stumbled upon your post about aerial roots, and am curious about my Kalanchoe Marnieriana which has aerial roots. It’s leaves are also very thin. Is that normal? I planted a cutting from the same plant, and its leaves are VERY thick.
It sounds like it needs a bit more water. Be sure to water using the “soak and dry” method, and that should help the leaves plump up.
I think my kalanchoe is bearly surviving. I’m still new to succulents and live in Mesa AZ.
I bought this plant last Nov. because of its beautiful white and red flowers. I’ve had it outside on my patio all summer, moving it around trying to find the best place for it. The red flowering plant has died.
The white flowering plant looks like its struggling. The edges of the leaves have browned and dried up. I think it was getting too much sun.
Also I have a tendency to over water everything. I’m working on that too. Soak and dry for a week.
Can I leave this plant outside in the winter in Mesa? Or is it still to cold at night?
I’m afraid to bring it inside and have it infect my other plants w a bug I might not know about.
What have I done wrong and how do I get it to flower this winter?
So sorry to hear your ‘Marnier’s Kalanchoe’ isn’t doing well! Without a picture, it’s difficult to say what your white-flowering Kalanchoe is, and how cold hardy it is. This FAQ will show you how to tell what growing zone you’re in. ‘Marnier’s Kalanchoe’ is hardy to about 20°F, so you might be ok with it outdoors.
It sounds like your white-flowering Kalanchoe could have received too much sun. Here’s a post that will walk you through succulent sunburn. It’s best to water your succulents when the soil is completely dry. This post will help you learn how to do that.
f you’d like help to further identify the specific reason your succulent isn’t doing well, and how to encourage it to flower, I’d to invite you to join our Successfully Growing Succulents course.
As a course student Cassidy can give you one on one help to get it diagnosed specifically and also help answer any other succulent care questions you have.
We also have some other great resources for helping your succulents in our Facebook Group. Good luck!
Hi! So I have a healthy Marnier’s Kalanchoe, I think, is it supposed to stand straight up? Mine is really long about 9 inches or so. It drops like a vine. It doesn’t stand up. Is this normal?
It grows tall, but then as you’re seeing, it can spill over and trail. It sounds like yours is happy and healthy!
Is this the succulent that has roots that can grow off the sides of the stem? If so, what do you do with them? Am I doing something wrong if there are so many of the roots sprouting off the sides?
That sounds like you have aerial roots. While not bad for your succulent, they generally show up if they are searching for water, or if it’s really humid. Learn more about them in this post.
Do you cut the aerial roots off? I live near the beach so it has a marine layer of fog in the am and then sunny in the afternoon.
You don’t have to cut the aerial roots off, but it won’t hurt to.