kalanchoe
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora 'Flapjacks'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Stem Propagation,Leaf Cutting,Division,Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 12
Flowers:
Yellow flowers with red-rimmed foliage Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Kalanchoe should be watered whenever the top 2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch. Water the plant thoroughly but avoid getting the leaves wet. Allow the soil to become completely dry before watering again, which should be about once every 1 to 2 weeks depending on the temperature and humidity in your home. Additionally, you can spray the leaves with water periodically, but not more than twice a month.
sunlight
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora 'Flapjacks' typically does best with full, direct sunlight for most of the day. During the summer months, it should usually receive 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. During the winter months, the plant should receive at least 4 hours of direct sunlight. Too much sunlight can cause the plant to become scorched, so indirect or filtered light would be best when direct sun is not available.
pruning
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora 'Flapjacks' requires minimal to moderate pruning. This plant species will not require pruning in the first year, as it flowers best when allowed to grow on its own and establish itself. If necessary, pruning can be done in late winter or early spring to maintain a more tidy or desired shape. Pinch off the top or dead stem tips to encourage the plant to branch and provide a bushy shape. Remove any leaves or stems that have become brown or dried out and refrain from pruning more than 1/2 of the total growth annually. Prune sparingly, as this species is already slow-growing and over-pruning can harm or even kill the plant.
