Paddle plant

Paddle plant Kalanchoe luciae

What is the plant

Why not add a beautiful representative of sunny Africa to your plant collection? This beautiful succulent is easy to care for and propagate, so it is suitable even for beginners.

Kalanchoe luciae is a succulent plant, up to 2 feet (60 cm) tall, with big, thick, flat and rounded leaves arranged in rosettes. The leaves are grey-green to yellowish-green with red margins, up to 6 inches (15 cm) long and up to 4 inches (10 cm) wide.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

18°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

9a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

Water
Water kalanchoe only when the soil is dry. when watering indoor plants, allow the pot to drain completely before replacing the plant on its drainage saucer. never overwater, as kalanchoe, like all succulents, is prone to rot in soggy soil. water kalanchoe sparingly during the winter months.
Sunlight
Needs a bright, indirect sunlight.
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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Soil
Most often planting instructions will suggest planting in loam soil. Loam soil should be rich in minerals and nutrients for the plants and loose enough that roots and spread out and grow strong.
Pruning
Get rid of damaged leaves and stems. This is important because damaged leaves and stems can actually be an energy drain on your plant. By removing those dead parts, you're taking some of that work off your plant’s plate and allowing it to divert its energy into healthy leaves and new growth!
Propagation
Many kinds of Kalanchoe will produce tiny plantlets along the leaf margins that can be individually potted up. These types include K. pinnata—the air plant—and K. beharensis. The more popular Kalanchoe—K. blossfeldiana and K. manginii—can be propagated by leaf cuttings or tips. To propagate by cuttings, sever a section of a few inches long at the beginning of the growing season and replant in warm, moist soil. Consider bagging up the cuttings to increase their chance of rooting and keep in moisture.

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Temperature
Paddle plant prefers temperatures between 60 and 85°F (16-29°C). Avoid temperatures below 60°F (16°C).
Container
Choose a pot with drainage holes, which also ensures potting soil doesn't stay too wet after watering your houseplants. The excess can freely escape out the bottom of the container, allowing oxygen to make its way to plant roots.
Popularity
612 people already have this plant 114 people have added this plant to their wishlists