Project Description
Kalanchoe luciae
Flapjack, Paddle Plant
Kalanchoe luciae has smooth flat leaves that blush a beautiful red with the right amount of sunlight. It is monocarpic, but easily propagates from offsets.
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Full sun to partial sun
Not suited for indoor growing
Typical water needs for a succulent
Plant grows up to 24″ (61 cm) tall and 36″ (91 cm) wide
Leaves are up to 6″ (15 cm) long and 5″ (12.5 cm) wide
Zone 9a (Minimum 20° F | -6.7° C)
Not cold hardy
Propagation by leaves, cuttings, and offsets
Can be toxic to animals
Summer Dormant
Also available from Etsy and Leaf and Clay.
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Care and Propagation Information
General Care for Kalanchoe luciae “Flapjack”
Kalanchoe luciae “Flapjack” or “Paddle Plant” is evergreen, with a yellow flowers that bloom in late Winter to early Spring.
Watering
“Paddle Plant” has typical watering needs for a succulent. It’s best to use the “soak and dry” method, and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Where to Plant
Kalanchoe luciae is not cold hardy, so if you live in a zone that gets colder than 20° F (-6.7° C), it’s best to plant this succulent in a container that can be brought indoors. It does well in full to partial sun. Plant in an area of your garden that gets 6 hours of sunlight a day.
Often Mistaken For
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora. These two succulents are closely related, but have some differences. When stressed, Kalanchoe luciae turns more red, while Kalanchoe thyrsiflora is more of a light green.
Pairs Well With
How to Kalanchoe luciae “Flapjack”
Kalanchoe luciae “Flapjack” or “Paddle Plant” can be propagated from leaves, cuttings, or offsets.
Leaves
It is possible to propagate “Flapjack” from leaves, but it can be difficult.
When taking a leaf for propagation, gently twist the leaf from the stem. Be sure that the leaf you get is a “clean pull,” where no part of the leaf is left on the stem. This will give you a better chance of a successful propagation.
Allow the leaf to callous over for a day or two before placing it on well-draining soil.
Cuttings
To grow Kalanchoe luciae “Flapjack” from cuttings, use a sterile, sharp knife or pair of scissors. Remove a leaf from the main plant, and allow it to callous for several days before placing on well-draining soil. Water whenever the soil has dried out completely.
Offsets
“Flapjack” will produce small offsets. Cut the offsets off from the main stem with a sharp, sterile knife or scissors. Allow the offsets to dry for one to two days before laying on well-draining soil.
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This one really shows off it’s colors in the winter when temperatures are “cool” but not freezing. The red gets so intense when temps get to around 40F. I love it!
Mine is BRIGHT red and green, almost fluorescent! I just bought this one, so it isn’t very big yet. I put them under my grow lights and it is the most impressive in terms of colors. I am very excited about this one. 🙂 I just got into succulents recently and my interest has taken off! I’m doing some really fun and beautiful things and I can’t express how grateful I am to the experts, such as Cassidy Tuttle, for creating sites like this and sharing their expertise with beginners like me! Thanks, Cassidy!
My bloom stalkon my Flap Jack is 4 ft. Tall. Do I cut it off?
The bloom can cause your succulent to stretch or elongate, so you can definitely cut it off. When it blooms, it’s trying to produce babies. It’s totally up to you if you keep the stalk or cut it off – it won’t hurt the plant though 🙂
I had already moved my mother of millions outside when we had frost. Now the leaves are all damaged, turning yellow. Should I trim those leaves off?
You definitely could remove the damaged leaves. New leaves should grow in healthy.
Thank you so much.