penwiper
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K. marmorata is a succulent perennial with obovate, toothed, purple-mottled glaucous leaves to 20cm in length, and panicles of white or pinkish flowers with slender tubes and spreading lobes to 25mm in length flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- penwiper (Kalanchoe marmorata)
- Genus
- Kalanchoe
- Family
- Crassulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Houseplants · Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of penwiper
Distribution map
C and Eastern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of penwiper
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penwiper care guide
- Let gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycle
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Let gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycle
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery dilute low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly in warm growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 19 - 21°C in early spring or by offsets
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with additional perlite, sharp sand or grit in full light with good ventilation. Water moderately throughout the year but more sparingly in winter. In the growing season feed a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Powdery mildews and a rust may be a problem
Pests
May be attacked by mealybugs and aphids
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