Description
Mariner’s Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe marnieriana) is a sculptural succulent with rounded, blue-green leaves arranged in opposite pairs along arching stems. Leaf edges may develop rosy or wine-colored tones in bright light and cooler weather. Mature plants can spread to about 36 inches wide and reach around 18 inches tall, with hanging orange-red tubular flowers on taller stems, often during the cooler part of the year.
Care in Alabama: Grow in a container with drainage holes and a gritty, fast-draining succulent mix. Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun helps maintain good color; acclimate plants slowly to stronger sun to prevent leaf scorch. Water thoroughly, then let the mix dry substantially before watering again. Reduce watering during cooler, slower-growing periods and never let the pot sit in water. This frost-tender succulent is best treated as a container plant in most of Alabama; move it to a bright, protected indoor spot before freezing temperatures. Stem cuttings can root in warm weather after the cut ends have dried.
