{"product_id":"flapjack-5-pot","title":"Flapjack - 5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eKalanchoe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouthern Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-45 cm (to 90 cm in bloom)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-45 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat rounded paddle leaves, green flushing red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate winter to spring (mature plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical (frost-free)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull to bright sun for best red colour; tolerates light shade.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoak-and-dry; water when soil is dry, keep dry in monsoon.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGritty, fast-draining cactus or succulent mix.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal 18-32C; protect below 5C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow; prefers dry, airy conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight succulent feed once or twice in growing season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove the spent flower stalk and dead lower leaves.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2-3 years; pot up offsets as needed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffsets, leaf or stem cuttings after callusing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMealybugs and aphids; treat with neem oil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxic to cats and dogs if ingested.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bold focal succulent for pots, sunny beds, rockeries and xeriscapes. The red-edged paddles add architectural contrast to mixed arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Flapjack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get the red leaf colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it plenty of bright, direct sun; the more light and the cooler the nights, the deeper the red edges. Shade keeps it plain green.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Flapjack safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, like other Kalanchoes. Keep it out of their reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my plant grow a tall stalk and start dying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is its natural flowering: a mature rosette blooms once, then declines, but it leaves behind offsets you can grow on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeparate the offsets at the base or take leaf and stem cuttings, let them callus, then root in gritty, well-draining mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, but only in a very bright, sunny window; with too little light it stretches and loses its red colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves dropping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few old lower leaves dropping is normal, but widespread soft, mushy leaves indicate overwatering or rot. Let it dry out more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow outdoors in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it thrives outdoors in sunny, frost-free gardens and balconies; just shelter it from heavy monsoon rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it toxic to humans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can cause stomach irritation if ingested and should be kept away from young children; treat it as a non-edible ornamental.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA light dose of diluted succulent fertilizer once or twice during the growing season is sufficient; avoid feeding in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256128274678,"sku":"PLT-FLAPJACK-P05-NA","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-plants-kalanchoe-flapjack-poplet-big-succulent-plant_6aca9fb2-83a4-4c9f-a4a3-cd455078ac05.jpg?v=1783921575","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/flapjack-5-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}