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Flapjack - 5" Pot

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  • Bold paddle-shaped leaves
  • Edges blush red in sun
  • Architectural focal plant
  • Very drought-tolerant
  • Produces easy offsets
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Kalanchoe luciae, called Flapjack or Paddle Plant, is a dramatic succulent with large, flat, rounded leaves stacked in a clamshell rosette. In bright sun the leaf edges and tips flush vivid red and coral, giving it striking colour, while shade keeps it grey-green. Native to southern Africa, it stores water in its thick paddles and tolerates drought well. After a few years a mature rosette may send up a tall flowering spike, then naturally dies after producing offsets. Eye-catching in pots, beds and rockeries, it makes a bold focal point on sunny balconies and in low-water Indian gardens.

Specifications

Family Crassulaceae
Native region Southern Africa
Mature height 30-45 cm (to 90 cm in bloom)
Mature spread 30-45 cm
Growth rate Moderate
Foliage Flat rounded paddle leaves, green flushing red
Flower colour Pale yellow
Flower season Late winter to spring (mature plants)
Climate zone Tropical and subtropical (frost-free)

Care guide

Sunlight Full to bright sun for best red colour; tolerates light shade.
Watering Soak-and-dry; water when soil is dry, keep dry in monsoon.
Soil / mix Gritty, fast-draining cactus or succulent mix.
Temperature Ideal 18-32C; protect below 5C.
Humidity Low; prefers dry, airy conditions.
Fertilizer Light succulent feed once or twice in growing season.
Pruning Remove the spent flower stalk and dead lower leaves.
Repotting Every 2-3 years; pot up offsets as needed.
Propagation Offsets, leaf or stem cuttings after callusing.
Pests & problems Mealybugs and aphids; treat with neem oil.
Toxicity / safety Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.
Difficulty Easy

Uses

A bold focal succulent for pots, sunny beds, rockeries and xeriscapes. The red-edged paddles add architectural contrast to mixed arrangements.

Growing tips

In India grow it in the brightest spot for the best red flush, but ease into intense summer sun to avoid scorch and keep it dry through the monsoon.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Flapjack?
Only when the soil dries out, about every 10-14 days in summer and far less in monsoon and winter. Overwatering is the main cause of failure.
How do I get the red leaf colour?
Give it plenty of bright, direct sun; the more light and the cooler the nights, the deeper the red edges. Shade keeps it plain green.
Is Flapjack safe for pets?
No, it is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, like other Kalanchoes. Keep it out of their reach.
Why did my plant grow a tall stalk and start dying?
That is its natural flowering: a mature rosette blooms once, then declines, but it leaves behind offsets you can grow on.
How do I propagate it?
Separate the offsets at the base or take leaf and stem cuttings, let them callus, then root in gritty, well-draining mix.
Can I grow it indoors?
Yes, but only in a very bright, sunny window; with too little light it stretches and loses its red colour.
Why are the lower leaves dropping?
A few old lower leaves dropping is normal, but widespread soft, mushy leaves indicate overwatering or rot. Let it dry out more.
Can it grow outdoors in India?
Yes, it thrives outdoors in sunny, frost-free gardens and balconies; just shelter it from heavy monsoon rain.
Is it toxic to humans?
It can cause stomach irritation if ingested and should be kept away from young children; treat it as a non-edible ornamental.
What fertilizer should I use?
A light dose of diluted succulent fertilizer once or twice during the growing season is sufficient; avoid feeding in winter.

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