Kalanchoe thyrsiflora ‘Flapjack’

Description

🌵 Kalanchoe thyrsiflora ‘Flapjack’ – Paddle Plant

Add a bold splash of sculptural beauty to your plant collection with the Kalanchoe thyrsiflora ‘Flapjack’, also known as the Paddle Plant or Desert Cabbage. This eye-catching succulent features large, round, paddle-shaped leaves stacked in a tidy rosette. When grown in bright light, the leaf edges blush with stunning red tones, making it a true showstopper indoors or out.

🪴 Plant Size: Grown in a 4” or 6” pot (choose size above)
🌿 Foliage: Smooth, thick leaves with a chalky coating that helps reflect intense sunlight
🎨 Color: Pale green to silvery blue with vibrant red margins in strong light
📍 Placement: Ideal for sunny windowsills, patios, or xeriscapes

🌞 Light Requirements

Flapjack thrives in bright light to full sun. Indoors, place near a south- or west-facing window. Outdoors, protect from scorching afternoon sun in very hot climates.

💧 Watering

Water sparingly. Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Like most succulents, this plant is susceptible to root rot if overwatered.

🪨 Soil

Use a well-draining cactus or succulent mix. You can add perlite or pumice for extra drainage.

🌡️ Temperature

Prefers temperatures above 50°F (10°C). Protect from frost.

🌸 Blooming

Mature plants may send up a tall bloom spike with yellow flowers. After blooming, the main rosette may die off, but pups (offsets) often form around the base.

Plant Tip: Flapjack is drought-tolerant and low maintenance — perfect for beginners or collectors. The colorful foliage alone makes it worth growing, even if it never blooms!