{"id":5962,"date":"2026-01-18T20:38:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T04:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wrwofficial.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/18\/how-to-grow-flapjack-paddle-plant-kalanchoe-luciae\/"},"modified":"2026-01-18T20:38:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T04:38:29","slug":"how-to-grow-flapjack-paddle-plant-kalanchoe-luciae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wrwofficial.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/18\/how-to-grow-flapjack-paddle-plant-kalanchoe-luciae\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Grow Flapjack Paddle Plant (Kalanchoe luciae)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It is unlikely that an indoor specimen will bloom. However, you can try to mimic nature and encourage flowering.<\/p>\n

Provide 12 hours of sunlight with the aid of a grow light<\/a><\/strong>, and less than 12 hours of darkness during the last six weeks of the dormant fall and winter period.<\/p>\n

It is also essential to withhold fertilizer and water minimally during this time.<\/p>\n

Soil<\/h3>\n

The ideal potting medium for flapjack paddle kalanchoe is gritty and well-draining. Cactus and succulent soil is appropriately formulated to meet the need for pH in the 6.5 to 7.5 range.<\/p>\n

Hoffman Organic Cactus and Succulent Soil Mix is composed of organic compost and peat moss to provide optimal nutrition, inorganic sand for rapid drainage, and limestone to maintain a slightly acidic pH.<\/p>\n

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Hoffman Organic Cactus and Succulent Soil Mix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hoffman Organic Cactus and Succulent Soil Mix is available from Hoffman via Amazon<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

You can also make your own succulent potting soil following our recipe here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Water<\/h3>\n

Because succulents are prone to rotting in overly wet soil, it\u2019s best to let the pot dry completely before watering. Use a moisture meter<\/a><\/strong> as your guide.<\/p>\n

During dormancy, moisture needs are greatly reduced as the flapjack plant is not actively growing.<\/p>\n

You can learn more about watering succulents here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Fertilizer<\/h3>\n

While it is not a heavy feeder, the flapjack paddle plant benefits from a monthly nutrient boost during the spring and summer growing season.<\/p>\n

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Use a balanced liquid houseplant food with an N-P-K ratio of 10-10-10, or similar.<\/p>\n

Dilute it to half strength and apply when watering. Withhold fertilizer during the fall and winter dormant period.<\/p>\n

See our guide to fertilizing succulents<\/a><\/strong> for more information.<\/p>\n

Where to Buy<\/h2>\n

You can find flapjack paddle plants available at most nurseries that carry a good selection of succulents.<\/p>\n

Upon receipt of a starter pot, assess its moisture needs. If the growing media is dry, water it until water runs out of the drainage holes.<\/p>\n

Place the pot in a location with bright, indirect sunlight away from drafts.<\/p>\n

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Flapjack Paddle Plant<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Flapjack paddle plants are available from Planet Desert<\/a><\/strong> in four-inch, six-inch, and two-gallon pots.<\/p>\n

In addition to the straight species, there is a variegated cultivar, \u2018Fantastic,\u2019 with multicolored green and cream leaves edged in red.<\/p>\n

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You can find variegated flapjack paddle plant \u2018Fantastic\u2019 available in two-gallon pots from Planet Desert<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Maintenance<\/h2>\n

Flapjack paddle plant prefers a snug-fitting pot with about an inch of space between the foliage and the container rim to accommodate a watering can spout.<\/p>\n

When it spreads to fill the vessel completely and\/or roots poke from the drainage holes, go up one pot size.<\/p>\n

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Whether or not you need to increase the size of the container, it\u2019s beneficial to change the potting mix every two years or so.<\/p>\n

This avoids soil compaction that adversely affects the ability of the roots to efficiently absorb nutrients and water.<\/p>\n

Additional maintenance includes the removal of damaged or dead leaves, a prime breeding ground for common houseplant pests and diseases, which we discuss below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n