Kalanchoe luciae
Also known as: Flapjack plant, paddle plant
The flapjack plant: big smooth paddles stacked like pancakes that blush crimson across their whole face with sun and cool nights — strongest colour in winter. It belongs to the Kalanchoe genus, comes from South Africa (transvaal), stays around Rosettes 30–60 cm, and tolerates USDA 9b–11; light frost only. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Kalanchoe
- Origin: South Africa (transvaal)
- Mature size: Rosettes 30–60 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11; light frost only
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Kalanchoe
- Origin
- South Africa (transvaal)
- Mature size
- Rosettes 30–60 cm
- Growth habit
- Large flat stacked paddle rosettes
- Leaf colour
- Green paddles flushing crimson across the whole leaf in sun/cold
- Flower colour
- Pale yellow tubular clusters
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11; light frost only
- Toxicity
- Toxic to pets
- Other names
- Flapjack plant, paddle plant
About the Kalanchoe luciae
The flapjack plant: big smooth paddles stacked like pancakes that blush crimson across their whole face with sun and cool nights — strongest colour in winter. Monocarpic rosettes, but pups replace the blooming one.
Care and cultivation
Kalanchoes grow fast in bright light and a gritty mix. Water the soil, never the felted leaves, and deadhead spent blooms. Many kalanchoes are short-day plants: to re-bloom, give 12–14 hours of uninterrupted darkness nightly for about six weeks in autumn. Light: Bright light; some species want full sun for colour. Water: Every 2 weeks; felted species hate water on leaves. Use a Standard succulent mix.
Description
Kalanchoe luciae is a Kalanchoe succulent from South Africa (transvaal). The flapjack plant: big smooth paddles stacked like pancakes that blush crimson across their whole face with sun and cool nights — strongest colour in winter. Monocarpic rosettes, but pups replace the blooming one.
Identification
Look for: Green paddles flushing crimson across the whole leaf in sun/cold leaves in a Rosettes 30–60 cm form. Also answers to Flapjack plant, paddle plant. The genus is Kalanchoe, which already narrows down the care requirements considerably. Nickname: 'Flapjack plant'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water my Kalanchoe luciae?
Every 2 weeks; felted species hate water on leaves. Always let the soil dry completely between waterings, and water less in winter when growth slows.
How much light does Kalanchoe luciae need?
Bright light; some species want full sun for colour. If the plant stretches or loses colour, it needs more light.
Related succulents
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Kalanchoe luciae, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.