Species kalanchoe
thick, paddle-shaped green-red leaves resembling stacks of pancakes, with reddish edges

kalanchoe

Kalanchoe thyrsiflora 'Flapjacks'

Kalanchoe thyrsiflora 'Flapjacks' is a succulent, herbaceous perennial shrub with impressive thick, wavy, overlapping leaves. The distinctive foliage is olive-green, with red-tinged edges and creamy white highlights. In the winter, the leaves turn reddish-bronze. The pale yellow, bell-shaped flowers bloom in large clusters on short, upright stalks, most commonly appearing in late winter and early spring. Hardy and easy to care for, Kalanchoe thyrsiflora ‘Flapjacks’ is an ideal choice for sunny garden beds and container gardens.

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.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Starts Flowering

Kalanchoe thyrsiflora 'Flapjacks' typically start flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.

Starts Flowering

Kalanchoe thyrsiflora 'Flapjacks' typically start flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.

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