Penwiper Plant
Scientific Name: Kalanchoe marmorata Baker
Synonym: Kalanchoe grandiflora
Family: Crassulaceae
Kalanchoe marmorata at the Huntington Gardens in early July
USDA: 10b-11
Frost Tolerance: Keep above 50°F (10°C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: Ethiopia, Erythrea, Somalia, Kenya and Sudan
Growth Habits: Leaf succulent, up to 12 inches tall (30 cm)
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings
The brown/purple blotches need light to develop fully.
Blooming Habits:
The Pen Wiper Plant has large erect white flowers, over 2 inches in spread (5 cm), 4 inches tube (10 cm).
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