Adromischus marianiae 'Alveolatus'

Scientific Name

Synonyms

Adromischus marianae f. alveolatus, Adromischus alveolatus

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Kalanchoideae
Genus: Adromischus

Description

Adromischus marianiae 'Alveolatus' is a small, much-branched succulent that grows up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall. Stems are thick, ascending, often constricted at the base, up to 0.8 inches (2 cm) long, and up to 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) in diameter. Leaves are horizontal to erect, usually symmetrical, grey-green to grayish-brown, warty, sometimes with small tubercles. They are sub-spherical to obovate or elliptic, up to 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) long and up to 0.8 inches (2 cm) wide. Flowers are green, tinged with pink, and up to 0.5 inches (1.2 cm) long.

Hardiness

USDA hardiness zones 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).

How to Grow and Care

Many species are easy to grow in any free-draining, gritty compost. Their compact habit allows a collection to be maintained in a small space, and they grow well on any sunny window ledge or the top shelf of the greenhouse. Water mostly from spring to fall and let them dry out between waterings. Adromischus tolerates cool, frost-free conditions during the winter if kept dry. It is as well to keep water off the foliage during the winter. Mealybugs and vine weevils can be discouraged with a systemic insecticide.

Adromischus can be propagated from a single leaf, which should be placed against the side of the pot so that the stem end is just touching the compost. Some species drop their leaves easily, and although each leaf will form a new plant, it can be a challenge to grow a large specimen. In other cases, leaves for propagation must be carefully detached with a sharp knife.

See more at How to Grow and Care for Adromischus.

Origin

Adromischus marianiae 'Alveolatus' is a cultivar of Adromischus marianiae.