Kalanchoe luciae 'Flapjack'
Paddle Plant
This Kalanchoe is monocarpic, thus after flowering, it starts to die. At this point, as long as it has been cared for, new plants will have formed at its base. The leaves are covered with a gray bloom and the leaf margins are red during cooler winter months if grown in bright light. Too little light will result in the loss of the coloured margins. In late winter/early spring, it produces a single long stem, to 1m, bearing clusters of pale yellow tubular flowers.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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Not Frost hardy
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Light and free draining
Common name
Paddle Plant
Latin name
Kalanchoe luciae 'Flapjack'
type
Succulent
family
Crassulaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
Kalanchoe luciae 'Flapjack'
This Kalanchoe is monocarpic, thus after flowering, it starts to die. At this point, as long as it has been cared for, new plants will have formed at its base. The leaves are covered with a gray bloom and the leaf margins are red during cooler winter months if grown in bright light. Too little light will result in the loss of the coloured margins. In late winter/early spring, it produces a single long stem, to 1m, bearing clusters of pale yellow tubular flowers.
Propogation by cuttings
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Easily propagated by a single leaf. Place a healthy leaf on top of the soil and watch it grow.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Kalanchoes do well in clay pots, and they must have a drainage tray that can be emptied. They’re small plants that don’t often have to be repotted.
Flowering
From Early Spring TO Late Winter
Many people choose to throw out the plant after it is done flowering, but it can re-bloom with a bit of time and patience. Cut off the flowering head and let the plant rest for about a month. Then give it at least 12-14 hours of continuous darkness followed by 10 hours of bright light for 6 weeks to develop buds. Reduce the watering and feeding during this time. Once the buds have formed, the plant can resume its normal light conditions.