Last updated on August 25th, 2023 at 12:20 pm
The Adromischus Marianae Herrei is a low-water plant carnivore that originates from South Africa. It has many nicknames, including the Queen of Low-Water Plant Carnivores and the Painted Lady. The Adromischus Marianae Herrei gets its carnivorous tendencies from its roots, which contain oxalic acid.
Oxalic acid inhibits bacteria growth and helps to prevent rot in the soil around it. This makes Adromischus Marianae Herrei an excellent choice for people who are looking for plants that can survive on infrequent watering schedules!
The plant, Adromischus marianae herrei, is actually strongly believed to be simply a red-brown populace of Adromischus marianiae with really tough leaves that appears like dried raisins. This type varies and every clone is actually worth as well as distinctive to grow much more than one sample.
Stem: Short, set up, blending, basally tuberose.
Roots: Tuberose
Leaves: Green to violet or even reddish-brown (Depending on species, growing periods, and conditions), unspotted, turning up being gray and also waxy as they grow older, petiolate, small, practically round to lengthen lanceolate or even oblanceolate.
Blended at each side as well as roundish in the sample or a little concave above 1.5 to 3.5 centimeters long, extremely warty (tubercled) once in a while, and somewhat caniculate (grooved) in the top part. Margins are either white, absent, brown colored, raised, and essentially less horny specifically near the tip.
Flowers: Green with pinkish-red shade regarding 12 mm long.
The Adromischus genus of plants is often referred to as “Giant Crassulas” because they share many traits with the popular houseplant, including their tendency for slow growth and low water requirements.
This article discusses how Adromischus Marianae Herrei can be used in your home or garden!
Subspecies of Adromischus marianae herrei
- Adromischus geyeri Hutchison: possesses terete, milky, multicolor reddish-brown, grey-green leaves with a pivoted tip. The horny margins are actually commonly not noticeable at the tip.
Distribution: South Namibia.
- Adromischus marianae (Marloth) A.Berger: (var. marianiae) possesses gray to red darker markings along the leaves. It possesses the longest margins along the leading side of each leaf of some other varieties.
Distribution: Cederberg around Clanwilliam.
- Adromischus marianae f. alveolatus (Hutchison) Pilbeam: comparable to f. herrei but has leaves that are actually much shorter much less intense, usually much more sturdy, and also with a really rugged surface.
Distribution: North of Concordia.
- Adromischus marianae var. antidorcatum (Poelln.) Pilbeam: possesses a rugged leave surface that resembles Adromischus marianiae immaculatus. Consists of forms with small leaves. it is incredibly variable. Distribution: Namaqualand, West. & South Bushmanland.
- Adromischus marianae var. hallii (Hutchison) Toelken: possesses the widest, thickest leaves within the A. marianiae complex. Leaves are actually milky, grey-green but reddish spotted forms have actually been seen.
Distribution: South Namibia, North & West Bushmanland.
- Adromischus marianae var. immaculatus Uitewaal: possesses round leaves, yet with a wonderful variant in marking and structure. It often possesses slightly harsh leaves.
Distribution: South Namaqualand, Knersvlakte.
- Adromischus marianae var. kubusensis (Uitewaal) Toelken: Extremely variable in leave design: the plain, grey-green leaves differ from long-cylindrical to short-fat.
Distribution: Richtersveld mountain ranges.
- Adromischus marianae cv. Little bit of Spheroid: possesses extremely strange and outstanding round leaves.
Distribution: Namaqualand, Northern Peninsula, South Africa.
Origin of Adromischus Marianae Herrei
Adromischus Marianae Herrei is a cultivar of Adromischus marianiae, which was originally found in the Namaqualand region near Pofadder and Springbok.
Adromischus Marianae Herrei is native to South Africa. It grows on the lower hills and mountains of Namaqualand in Northern Cape, South Africa.
Similar names
- Adromischus marianae ‘Herrei’
- Adromischus marianae f. herrei
- Adromischus marianiae f. herrei
- Adromischus herrei and
- Cotyledon herrei.
Taxology of Adromischus marianae herrei
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sedoideae
Tribe: Kalanchoeae.
Genus: Adromischus
It grows to around 4 inches (10 centimeters) high. Leaves are green to violet or even reddish-brown, turning to gray and waxy as they grow older, roundish in cross-section, around 1.4 inches (3.5 centimeters) long, irregularly warty, as well a slightly grooved in the upper part.
A reddish form is actually from the Kourkammaberg mountain range. Flowers are green, tinted with pink, and are around 0.5 inches (1.2 centimeters) long.
Adromischus marianiae herrei : The plant highlight
Adromischus is a modest-sized category of small plants in the Stonecrop Family (Crassulaceae), known for its own variety of distinctive and beautifully textured leaves. The 28 acknowledged varieties are all from South Africa and neighboring Namibia, taking place both in summer-rainfall as well as winter-rainfall regions.
These plants possess slimmer spikes of tubular flowers which are usually not snazzy, however, they interest collectors due to their plump leaves, which might be round, spoon-shaped, blimp-like or disc-like.
Most of them possess desirable spots or blotches, yet one named Adromischus marianiae herrei is remarkably distinctive and textured, with its leaves usually flushing dark red.
Adromischus marianiae herrei becomes part of a plants’ complex from the western side of South Africa, and likewise across the boundary in southwestern Namibia. The nomenclature of the group is twisted, with species titles having been actually offered to a variety of different forms.
Their flowers present all of them to be closely associated, so current publications move all of them together as one species, Adromischus marianiae. For a number of years, the name was misspelled as “marianae”, thus manuals and books list it that way, yet marianiae is actually the correct spelling.
How to identify
The illustrated guide of succulent plant identifies 4 varieties, however, this seems to be woefully represented to account for the numerous forms found in nature, therefore cultivators remain to make use of the older names to distinguish between them.
When it comes to Adromischus marianiae herrei, it is provided as a word of A. marianiae var. immaculatus, however this possesses hassle-free unspotted leaves and also appears extremely different, so the distinctive vegetation is often grown under the aged varieties name of Adromischus herrei, or Adromischus marianiae forma herrei.
Adromischus marianiae herrei is actually a short-stemmed miniature concentration plant, with leaves around 2 inches long (5 centimeters), but commonly less. It appears finest if grown in intense lighting, to ensure that its leaves are securely grouped with each other.
Depending on the clone and the condition of growth, plants might be green, reddish, violet, or almost black, and the leaves also may differ from short and practically sphere to lemon-shaped or even a lot more elongated.
Plants found in compilations normally possess leaves that are lemon-shaped as well as red-tinged. In each scenario, the leave surface is roughed up through bumps and also spines which give it a remarkable and special look.
Flowering
Adromischus marianiae herrei flowers by the end of summer months and also into the fall, with the slimmer stem emerging from the center of the rosette. The upright stalks are as high as a feet high (30 centimeters) and also possess a waxy covering that makes all of them appear whitewashed, though this layer wears away over time.
The little tubular flower petals of Adromischus marianae herrei are spaced along the stem, and also they angle up as well as a little outward from their psot of attachment.
The floral tube is actually a pale green over many of its length, however, it is sometimes reddened towards the top, where the 5 flowers curl back and flaunt their pink pigmentation.
How to propagate Adromischus Marianae Herrei
To propagate Adromischus Marianae Herrei, take stem cuttings with a sharp knife or by removing leaves from the base of the plant to use as propagation material.
-Remove any dried out soil on stems before planting them back into nutrient rich potting mix filled in a pot with an adequate drainage system.
-Water the seedlings in and allow it to dry slightly, before watering again once the soil has dried out.
Genaral care information
Light requirement
Adromischus Marianae Herrei loves the light, but does not need direct sun. It can be grown in full shade to semi-shade with indirect bright filtered light.
According to the International Carnivorous Plant Society, this plant does well in light shade or partial sun.
Any place that gets bright sun for a few hours each day will be fine.
Soil/potting mix
Adromischus marianae herrei prefers a sandy, well-draining soil. You can use mixed in some perlite for better drainage. It doesn’t have specific potting mix requirements but you should avoid mediums that are very dense and slow to drain. A good rule of thumb with succulents is not to make your soil too wet or too dry. If you use well-draining soil that has enough sand and perlite, then it should be okay to water when the top inch of soil is dry.
Watering
Water your Adromischus Marianae Herrei once every two weeks. The soil should be wet, not soggy, when you water it the first time in the spring or summer. Increase to weekly watering during autumn and winter due to drier conditions at that time of year.
Water your plant when the top inch of soil is dry. This means it needs at least two inches of water from a thorough watering, but you can wait longer between each time if necessary. If you see leaves dropping on your plant, it’s probably not getting enough water and needs more frequent watering.
How to fertilize an Adromischus Marianae Herrei
The plant can be fertilized using a water-soluble fertilizer at a dilution of one-half to one-quarter. It can be fertilized once in the spring and summer during its growing season.
It is advisable to fertilize once a month with diluted fertilizer (recommended dose of nitrogen).
Temperature
The temperature will be okay in the normal room temperature, so it shouldn’t need to be heated or cooled.
The ideal temperature for Adromischus Marianae Herrei is between 50 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
Humidity & Temperature Requirements
Humidity level should be below 40%. If it’s too high, the plant will have a higher chance of getting mold. It needs to stay warm and dry at all times, so don’t put it in areas that are humid or moist.
Pruning
Adromischus Marianae Herrei is a slow-growing succulent. The plant can be pruned to maintain size and shape, but it’s good to let the leaves grow longer before you trim them.
When to repot
Adromischus Marianae Herrei can be repotted during their growing season. Wait until spring, when the plant starts to produce new leaves, and add compost only when the soil surface is dry.
3 tips for repotting your plant:
- Do not water for a few days after repotting
- When you do start watering again, use warm water at room temperature.
- Do not overwater or allow the soil to dry out. Adromischus Marianae Herrei will become dormant if kept too moist for long periods of time, but this is a natural survival mechanism and should be respected by gardeners who wish to keep their plants alive year-round.
Dormancy
In winter, the plant will go dormant. During dormancy, Adromischus is completely dry and no water should be given. The leaves shrivel away but remain attached to the stems so it looks like nothing more than a stem with some dead tissue on top. If you’re not sure whether or not your succulents are dormant, just ignore the plant and water every few months if it starts to sprout new leaves.
Flowers & Fragrance
Adromischus marianae herrei is a low-water succulent that produces waxy starburst flowers in pink and mauve. They are fragrant, with the sweet scent of rotten meat (due to its carnivorous habit), but they only bloom for one day on individual plants.
Growth rate
Adromischus marianae herrei is slow-growing, with an average height of 12-18 inches and up to 30 cm wide at maturity, about one inch per year.
The adromischus will grow to be around 18 inches tall with a spread of 12 inches wide. They reach maturity at three years and can live up to fifty or sixty years if properly cared for. The adromischus will need plenty of sunlight in order to thrive. This can be achieved by placing it near a window or under grow lights.
Toxicity
This plant has a toxicity level comparable to that of other succulents in its family. It can be harmful if ingested, so ingestion should be avoided by small children who might play with the plant.
It can cause dermatitis or general irritation, so handle with care.
USDA Hardiness Zones
Adromischus marianae herrei is a plant that can be grown in USDA zones 11 to 12. In areas with cooler climates, it will have no trouble growing outdoors as long as the winter temperatures are not below 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
It may also do well indoors if given lots of sun and warmth during the day, but it will need to be placed near a window in the winter months.
Pests and diseases
There are two main pests to watch out for when growing Adromischus Marianae Herrei, both of which can be avoided. The first is the scale insect and the other is slugs/snails.
Scale insects look like small little brown dots that will come upon your plant’s leaves or stems and they also leave a sticky secretion behind that causes the leaves to get a black fungus.
Slugs and snails will eat away at your plant’s tender roots, making it hard for them to absorb nutrients from the soil which can lead to yellowing of the leaves or even death if they go untreated.
