Kalanchoe luciae

Also Known As

Kalanchoe thyrsiflora 'Flapjack'
Kalanchoe thyrsifolia
Flapjack Desert Cabbage
Flapjack Paddle Plant
Geelplakkie
Meelplakkie
Plakkie

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

9a-11

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Kalanchoe luciae plant details

Kalanchoe luciae is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, red and variegated foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalanchoe luciae

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, red and variegated
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalanchoe luciae

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sculptured Kalanchoe has powder dusted blue gray foliage delicately rimmed in shades of red and adds a unique form to succulent gardens. It grows slowly but densely on thick stalks to 10-12" in one season. We rather like the cream colored flowers which appear on 18" stems in the winter greenhouse. Shipping 4" plants.

By: Avant Gardens

Also known as the Paddle Plant or Flapjack Plant. Often confused with Kalanchoe thyrsiflora, which has much chalkier, blue leaves while Kalanchoe luciae has red leaf tips which turn even more red with stress.

By: Paradise Found Nursery

Kalanchoe thyrsiflora Flapjack this is a succulent plant in the Crassulaceae family. It grows naturally in South Africa and is hardy to around zone 9. It has shown to make a great container or landscape plant even in the north were it can be brought in for winter months. The leaves are a blue gray color and can become red to orange if in sun. The leaves are thick and around 3 to 5 inches side and round shaped. Plants will grow around 2 to 4 feet tall with a white trunk and foliage that is layered down the trunk. Once mature a flower spike will emerge from the top with white small flowers. Small plants are produced of the flower spike to propagate next years plants.