Paddle Plant Care

These plants do not like frequent watering, so make sure the soil is dried before watering your Kalanchoe luciae. The best time for watering is morning. In winter, reduce watering to a minimum, or do not water the plant at all.

The Paddle plant is a miniature plant that only needs the removal of dead and dry leaves. Also, cut off the faded flowers.

Use a balanced and liquid fertilizer during the growing season in spring and summer. It is enough to feed your plant once every few months. Excessive fertilization can cause root rot.

Since this succulent comes from South Africa, it likes a lot of sun, although it can feel fine in partial light. However, on scorching days, hide the succulent to avoid leaf burns.

Since we can identify this plant as a succulent, well-drained soil, such as sandy soil, is the best choice for a Paddle plant. You can prepare the soil or buy a ready-made mixture in the store.

This succulent can be easily propagated using stem cuttings. To do this, cut off a healthy stem with several leaves, wait until the edge dries, and plant it in moist soil. After a few weeks, roots will appear.

Kalanchoe luciae likes dry and hot areas but does not tolerate frost at all. Therefore, keeping this plant in rooms with low humidity is best. The minimum temperature for this plant is 20ºF (-6ºC).

The best option is a clay pot with drainage holes. However, you can also purchase a plastic container. Regarding the size, focus on the root system because the pot should not be too spacious.

Paddle plant is toxic to humans and pets, so keep an eye on your loved ones.