Flapjack

Flapjack Care

Kalanchoe thyrsiflora

Other names: Flapjack Plant, Red Pancakes, Desert Cabbage, Flapjack Paddle Plant

What is the plant

Also known as flapjack paddle plant, this succulent has with thick, rounded, paddle-shaped leaves. The plant is also known as red pancake as the leaves frequently take on a reddish or deep pink tint during winter.

Paddle Plant is an unusual-looking succulent that grows in a rosette of flat, round leaves. It adds bold texture and form to a succulent dish garden. The gray-green leaves grow to about 15 cm long and will become tinged in red when exposed to sun. Mature plants may produce a spike of fragrant, yellow flowers in spring. These South African succulents belong to the Crassulaceae family, an extremely varied group. You'll find Kalanchoe thyrsiflora for sale by many names: Paddle Plant, Desert Cabbage and Flapjack Plant are the most common.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

10a - 12

How to Care for the Plant

Water
For succulents that are housed indoors, use the following strategies to properly water your plants: use a watering can that features a small spout. if you don't have access to such a watering can, a squeeze bottle would suffice. Apply water to the base of the plant until it is completely soaked.
Pruning
Remove dead leaves.
Fertilizer
As with most houseplants, they will benefit from an occasional feed during the growing season. An organic, balanced, liquid fertilizer once a month during spring and summer is recommended.

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Sunlight
Semi-shade – this plant needs a lot of sunlight, but it has to be protected from the strongest rays of the sun.
Soil
The ideal blend of soil for plant growth is called loam. Often referred to as topsoil or black dirt by landscape companies, loam is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
Temperature
Average room temperatures 65-75°F/18-24°C. It will tolerate a minimum of 50°F/10°C.

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Container
Whether your potted plants are indoors or outdoors, proper drainage is an essential element to ensure they stay healthy.
Popularity
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