Marnier’s kalanchoe, or Kalanchoe Marnieriana, is a spectacular succulent. If cared for properly, this plant has the potential to liven up any room. This evergreen plant, with its beautiful red blossoms, is a great way to spruce up any room.
This article will offer you all the information you need to know to enjoy the journey of preserving this Kalanchoe.
Kalanchoe Marnieriana: What Is It?
The thin, spherical leaves of the Kalanchoe Marnieriana are blue-green in color and have pinkish margins. Along the vertical stem, the succulent leaves develop in an opposite manner. This plant may be grown inside if it gets at least six hours of sunshine every day.
Care for Kalanchoe Marnieriana
Just like other succulents, Kalanchoe Marnieriana is a low-maintenance houseplant that rewards neglect with lush, showy growth. They can withstand dry conditions, but they still require regular watering.
Water
The Kalanchoe Marnieriana is drought-tolerant, thus it requires less watering than most succulents. In the summer, when temperatures are high, and there is a lot of evaporation, the plant only has to be watered once every seven days.
In order to properly care for a Marnieriana plant, you should water it well and then let it dry out before giving it any more liquid. Overwatering and waterlogging can lead to fungal assaults and root rot, but this solves that problem.
The soft stem rot brought on by a bacterial systemic infection is triggered by too much water in the soil. The symptoms of infection in Kalanchoe Marnieriana plants include leaf withering and yellowing. To avoid spreading the disease to the rest of your garden, you should get rid of the infected plant entirely.
Winter Tip
As the soil dries up slowly in the winter due to the cold, you should water the Kalanchoe Marnieriana plant less frequently than usual so that it doesn’t become waterlogged. Watering the foliage is another no-no. To avoid rotting, water should be poured straight into the potting soil.
Light
In order to prevent leaf tip burn, Kalanchoe Marnieriana needs a lot of indirect light. Brighter conditions reduce stem etiolation. Place your plant in a location that receives direct sunlight only in the early morning and late afternoon to control the quantity of light it receives. When compared to other Kalanchoe succulents, the Marnieriana does better when placed in indirect sunlight.
Window Location
If you’re trying to grow this inside, you should put it near a south, east, or west-facing window. In the winter, a south-facing window is the best option since it will allow your plant to soak up a healthy dose of sunshine for five to six hours.
The Kalanchoe Marnieriana you have should be rotated during the day so that the entire plant receives light. Kalanchoe Marnieriana does well as a houseplant if it is kept dark for a few hours each day. But without sufficient sunshine for long periods of time, the plant might droop and grow leggy.
Soil
The Kalanchoe Marnieriana plant requires soil that drains properly in order to thrive. Use a cactus potting mix with added coarse sand, perlite, and pumice to improve drainage and air circulation if you plan on growing the plant in a container.
Soil with good drainage is ideal for growing Kalanchoe Marnieriana because it promotes strong root development. In order to keep your one-of-a-kind beauty free from infections, you may also sterilize the potting mix.
Temperature
The optimal conditions for the Kalanchoe Marnieriana are daytime highs of 70 degrees Fahrenheit and nighttime lows of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The blooming of Kalanchoe succulents can be stunted by either excessive heat or cold, thus artificial lighting should be used when temperatures drop below freezing.
Kalanchoe Marnieriana is sensitive to both cold (below 32 degrees Fahrenheit) and heat (over 70 degrees Fahrenheit). Because of this, those who live in really cold areas should bring their plants inside during the winter. To prevent leaf burn during extreme heat, the succulent should be kept under dappled shade.
The leaves of the Marnieriana plant might have stains and blemishes if it becomes too cold or frosty. In extreme cases, the plant may not recover enough to produce flowers.
Fertilizer
Most potting mixes already have all the nutrients that the Kalanchoe Marnieriana plant needs to flourish, so fertilizer isn’t always necessary. However, you might consider applying a water-soluble fertilizer if you want to boost the plant’s development and flowering.
If you don’t want your plant to be burned by the fertilizer’s chemicals, dilute it to half-strength before applying it. Over-fertilizing the Marnieriana plant can be avoided if fertilizer is used seldom, perhaps once per month.
Pruning Tips
Kalanchoe Marnieriana should not undergo frequent pruning. Only if there are diseased or spent leaves or flowers should you prune. You may encourage new growth and flowering in your succulent by removing the old, brown leaves that have fallen victim to pests and illnesses.
If you want to prune the blooms and leaves of your Marnieriana without damaging the plant, consider investing in a high-quality set of gardening shears.
Only the undesired sections of a plant should be trimmed away in order to avoid destroying the entire plant and instead encourage its continued, robust development. Trimming your Kalanchoe Marnieriana too frequently may cause stress and stunt its development.
Repotting
One of the plants that have to be repotted frequently is the Kalanchoe Marnieriana. As soon as you get it home from the market, repot it into a container that is only slightly larger than the plant. Afterward, every two years is a good time to repot the succulent.
Black plastic or glass containers should be avoided because of poor water drainage. Instead, you might get better results by using glazed ceramic or terracotta pots. Kalanchoe Marnieriana has to be repotted when pests and diseases strike. To prevent the spread of pests and illnesses, clean the fresh potting soil before using it.
Propagation
Stem and leaf cuttings of Kalanchoe Marnieriana are easily rootable in water. It’s an interesting and quick way since you’ll get to watch your lovely plant flourish in no time. If you don’t want to buy a potted plant, you may also grow Kalanchoe Marnieriana from seed, although it takes a long time.
Propagation Using Leaves
Kalanchoe Marnieriana should have its leaves and stems picked out for any signs of pests or disease. Carefully remove the leaves off the plant by cutting them off at the stem with a sharp, sterilized knife or a pair of scissors.
Then, after two or three days have passed, the plant is ready to be planted in the ground after having become callous. The next step is to plant the leaf in soil that drains well and water it according to the guidelines for succulents.
Temperatures over 50 degrees Fahrenheit are ideal for your clippings, and you should put them near a window if possible. They might become sunburned if you put them out in the open.
Propagation Using Stems
It is easy to start new Kalanchoe Marnieriana plants from stem cutting. Make sure the stem you’re cutting is fully grown and healthy before you cut it; also, avoid picking blossoming stems. In summer and spring, when the Marnieriana plant is not flowering but saving energy for blossoming, stem propagation is most effective.
If you must cut the stem, do it at a right angle to the growth and leave no node or leaf intact. Allow the stem to dry for a few days after obtaining it, since doing so will reduce the likelihood of rot.
Plantlets can be used for propagation
In this method, you may also cultivate your own Kalanchoe Marnieriana. The baby plants emerge from the leaf tips of the mother plant. The leaves should be trimmed off, and the stems given a few days to callous over before being planted in a container. The new plant requires the same care as any other Kalanchoe Marnieriana, so get started right away.
As they sap the mother plant’s resources, these offspring must be cut away before the flowers may open. There will be competition for water and nutrients with the main plant. Without the plantlets being removed, the Marnieriana plant’s leaves may even lose their attractive forms.
Problems with the Kalanchoe Marnieriana
If you take care of your Kalanchoe Marnieriana properly, it will be resistant to most pests and diseases. In this part, we’ll talk about the potential problems with succulent growth and how to fix them.
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, aphids, and scales are common pests of Kalanchoe Marnieriana. These pests puncture the plant tissue with their stylets in order to ingest the sap.
Your plant’s leaves will wilt and become yellow as a result of these sucking bugs. Without early detection and intervention, the Marnieriana plant might perish.
Slags and Snails
Deformed plants are the result of slugs and snails eating them. Place diatomaceous earth or eggshells at the base of your Kalanchoe Marnieriana succulents to deter them from eating the plants. Additionally, you may take them up with your hands and smash them to bits.
Root Rot
Kalanchoe Marnieriana’s roots can decay if they are overwatered, which can lead to the growth of fungi. Make sure the substrate is dry to the touch before giving the plant any more water.
Conclusion
Following the steps outlined in this manual, you should now be able to successfully propagate your own Kalanchoe Marnieriana plant. And do it in a professional manner!