Kalanchoe luciae 'Colorful Crepes'

Also Known As

Kalanchoe tetraphylla 'Colorful Crepes'
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora 'Colorful Crepes'
Colorful Crepes Flapjacks
Desert Cabbage
Paddle Plant
White Lady

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-10"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

10a-12

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Kalanchoe luciae 'Colorful Crepes' plant details

Kalanchoe luciae 'Colorful Crepes' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, burgundy and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalanchoe luciae 'Colorful Crepes'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, burgundy and green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalanchoe luciae 'Colorful Crepes'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The large thick flattened leaves are centered with alternating stripes of soft primrose yellow and lime and edged in purplish-red. Where Colorful Crepes Flapjacks receives at least some direct sunlight the contrasting colors deepen and intensify. Use this colorful and easy to grow succulent in containers, sandy and xeric soils, and in the ground where winters are mild. Needs a well-drained soil for the best results. Easy to grow and enjoy! This is a sport of the Fantastic Flapjacks but has the opposite or inverse variegation. Where Fantastic has yellow and red-purple edging Colorful Crepes has central yellow striping. For basic succulent and cactus growing information please see our