About
Adromischus marianiae is a compact, slow-growing, evergreen succulent that typically reaches heights of up to 15 cm. This plant develops clusters of rounded, textured leaves that resemble dried raisins. The leaves exhibit a range of colors, often seen in shades of grey-green, red-brown, or purple, influenced by the amount of light they receive. In the summer months, greenish-pink flowers emerge.
About the genus
Adromischus is a genus of leaf succulents that can be propagated with ease and is indigenous to South Africa. The plants feature robust stems and produce flowers that are bright green in color.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow under glass in a sharply draining or proprietary cactus compost in full sunlight with good ventilation. Water during the growing season in spring to autumn, only when the soil has become dry. Withhold water altogether in the winter months and keep cool, but not lower than 7°C (45°F). A low nitrogen fertiliser can be applied two or three times during the growing season. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for more detailed advice
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by leaf cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to mealybugs and greenfly
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free