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Paddle Plant / Flapjack (Kalanchoe luciae)

Kalanchoe luciae

Paddle Plant / Flapjack (Kalanchoe luciae)

Native to South Africa, this striking succulent forms sculptural rosettes of flat, rounded, paddle-like leaves covered in a protective white powdery farina. When exposed to full sun and cooler winter temperatures, the leaf margins blush an intense, vibrant ruby-red. It is monocarpic, producing a tall spike of pale yellowish flowers at maturity before the main rosette perishes, leaving behind vigorous basal offsets.

📋 Core Botanical Care Parameters

☀️ Light Requirements

Requires at least 6 hours of direct, full sun daily to develop and maintain its intense red leaf margins and compact form.

💧 Watering Frequency

Water thoroughly using the soak-and-dry method, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter.

🏺 Soil Mix

60% Pumice/Lava grit + 40% Succulent potting soil; highly porous and fast-draining mineral mix.

❄️ Cold Tolerance

-1°C (30°F / USDA Zone 9b); can survive brief, light frosts if kept bone dry, but requires frost protection.

🌱 Propagation Method

Easily propagated via basal offsets (pups) harvested in spring or early summer, and stem cuttings.

⚠️ Toxicity Warning

This plant contains toxic sap/compounds. Keep out of reach of cats and dogs.

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When propagating leaves, keep them on dry soil and mist lightly only once roots emerge. 🌱