How Do You Take Care Of Kalanchoe Luciae?

How do you take care of Kalanchoe Luciae? The Flapjack Succulent (Kalanchoe Luciae) is also known as the Paddle Plant due to the paddle- or clam-like shape of its rosette-forming leaves. It’s an eye-catching indoor plant that requires little upkeep. This drought-resistant plant may also be grown outdoors in the correct conditions, these are; Soil…

How do you take care of Kalanchoe Luciae?

The Flapjack Succulent (Kalanchoe Luciae) is also known as the Paddle Plant due to the paddle- or clam-like shape of its rosette-forming leaves.

It’s an eye-catching indoor plant that requires little upkeep. This drought-resistant plant may also be grown outdoors in the correct conditions, these are;

Soil

Primarily, you need a potting mix that drains well. The soil should be well-draining, rich in organic matter, and well- aerated. Like most succulents, the Flapjack Succulent grows best in well-draining soil. It’s important that this type of soil retains as much moisture as possible, but drains quickly.

As such, it is ideal to mix 50% potting soil with 50% commercial cactus mix or a mixture of organic peat moss mixed with perlite or vermiculite. This species requires a warm, moist atmosphere to bloom and perform properly. So if the air around the plant is dry and cold, the leaves will yellow and fall off – then you know it’s time to repot!

Water

You can simply water the succulent as needed or you can use a regular watering can to water it throughout the day. It is best to use a high-quality strawberry fertilizer for best results – though feedings only need to be carried out every two weeks if you are growing this in high humidity conditions only.

Sunlight

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The plant needs full morning and afternoon sun to grow, so put it in a sunny location if possible. However, the restriction of light need not be a problem as the leaves are tough and can handle dim, filtered light. The best locations are ones with lots of indirect light in which light can travel through the foliage.

Temperature

The ideal temperature for this plant is a warm place – preferably at around 18 to 25°C (65 to 76°F). However, this isn’t an impossible task. The plant can be placed in a greenhouse (for the winter) or on a sunny window sill if you are living in an area that receives low winter sun.

Humidity

The ideal humidity for the plant is 80% to 100%. It should be placed in an area that allows proper ventilation and good air circulation to avoid root rot. Furthermore, if it is kept in a cool room (below 20°C/68°F) but in an open container with adequate drainage, the leaves will be crispy and bright green.

Fertilizers

This plant requires little in the way of fertilizer, as it does not need much nutrients. You will know if it needs more nutrients when the dark red/orange leaves start to turn yellow. You can use a low-nitrogen fertilizer – but feed only every two weeks until you see significant growth and blooming.

Repotting

Repot the plant every 2 years in spring. To repot, use a well-draining soil mixture. In other words, do not use soil that contains peat moss or sphagnum moss.

Propagation

The plant does not produce seeds and can only be propagated via cuttings. It is possible to propagate this plant via leaf cuttings, stem cuttings and root cuttings. This species of Kalanchoe does best when propagated from vegetative cuttings.

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If you want to propagate this species for your garden or collection, remove the offset specimen and plant it in an airy mix of 50% commercial cactus mix and 50% potting soil. Keep the potting mix slightly moist and place it in a warm room (18°C / 65°F).

How often should I water Kalanchoe Luciae?

Kalanchoe Luciae may require regular or frequent watering during the hot months, as the intense summer heat quickly dries up the soil. Water just when the soil in the pot dries out one inch deep.

Fertilize a flapjack plant once every two months, ideally in the spring and summer, using a half-strength general-purpose fertilizer. In the late summer, repot in spring before the new season begins.

In addition, you should water Kalanchoe Luciae only when the soil is dry and not wet. Watering too often can cause root rot and other fungal diseases. Always water Kalanchoe Luciae from below to avoid water logging. Water thoroughly until the excess water comes out from drainage holes in the bottom of the pot.

Should I mist Kalanchoe Luciae?

Kalanchoe Luciae should be misted occasionally or heavily when the plant is not in active growth. Aside from being attractive, misting also helps to keep the succulent’s leaves moist and vibrant green.

The succulent should be misted once a week on average, but more frequently if it is kept in a warm and dry area. Soaking the leaves in water for 10 minutes before repotting helps to promote new root growth. Misting the plant also helps to maintain humidity.

When should I repot Kalanchoe Luciae?

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The Flapjack Succulent is best kept in a pot of good quality potting soil, which drains well and retains plenty of water. It can, alternatively, be placed in a container filled with commercial cactus mix. However, this plant does not like loose, poor quality soil and should be repotted every two years.

Always remove any offsets (off shoots) as soon as they appear. These small plantlets must be grown separately and should be potted up at the point where their new growth begins. In addition, don’t forget to keep the soil moist and water regularly throughout the growing season, especially during hot weather.

How do you propagate Kalanchoe Luciae?

This plant does not produce seeds. Instead, you must propagate it via leaf cuttings and stem cuttings. The following are steps when;

Propagating by leaf cutting

  • Select a healthy leaf that has recently flowered and has thick, fleshy green leaves.
  • Remove the bottom third of the leaf from the socket and leave the top two-thirds intact.
  • Cut off the bottom third with a sharp knife and discard this section of the leaf. This will allow for better airflow to the plant.
  • Dip, or touch, the leaves gently to a source of water and place in a plastic bag. Keep the bag at room temperature, but not too warm. If you place the bag in a refrigerator it may kill the leaves. For best results, leaf cutting plants should be put in pure water, which allows them to absorb oxygen and nutrients fast. The ideal temperature is around 18°C (65°F), though temperatures up to 25°C (76°F) are tolerated and will promote faster growth.
  • Cut the leaves into one inch segments, allow them to dry out and place them in a well-drained soil. The leaves should be planted so that the cut end is facing downward.
  • Water plentifully as soon as you place the leaves in soil.
  • Place the pot in a warm location, out of direct sunlight and away from heat-emitting appliances such as lamps and televisions.

Propagating by stem cutting  

  • Make a small cut at the base of the leaf leaving the part with fleshy green leaves.
  • Remove all but one leaf from the top of the stem and discard this leaf.
  • Without cutting off all of the leaves, cut off three to five leaves at a time, removing them with tweezers or sharp knife and placing them into a plastic bag or container with pure water. The plantlet should be kept in water that is between 3 to 6 degrees Celsius (37 to 43°F).
  • Remove all but one leaf from the top of the stem. When removing all of the leaves, cut off a small piece of the side and bottom with a sharp knife. This will promote better airflow.
  • Place plants in container, fill with potting mix that drains well and place in climate which is neither too hot nor too cold to inhibit growth. The ideal temperature is between 18°C (65°F) and 26°C (78°F).
  • Plants will take time to grow. When about 50% of the plantlet has grown, begin replanting them in a larger container with more potting mix.

How do you grow Kalanchoe Luciae?

Kalanchoe Luciae is not frost resistant; thus, if you reside in a zone that experiences temperatures below 20° F (-6.7° C), it is advisable to grow this succulent in a container that can be carried indoors. It thrives in full to partial sunlight.

Plant in a section of your garden that receives six hours of direct sunshine each day. Place the container in a location that receives plenty of sunlight and allows it to dry out between watering. A soil mix high in organic matter is best.

If it is not available, use equal parts of commercial potting soil and sand. Water regularly but not too often, especially during the dry winter months. As water evaporates from the freshly opened tin can, add more as needed until the soil is wet to a depth of two inches or so. Do not let the soil dry out completely before watering.

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Mature plants can be divided, provided that you leave at least two leaves on each plantlet. To propagate by leaf cuttings, cut off a healthy leaf from a larger, established plant during the summer or fall. This leaf should be about 4 to 6 inches long and 1 to 2 inches wide. Make sure that no blooms are present on the leaf; otherwise your young plant will never get off the ground.

How big does a Kalanchoe Luciae grow?

Kalanchoe Luciae is a low-growing succulent with a total height of 1′ – 2′ feet and a spread of 2′ – 3′ feet. This is a magnificent evergreen shrub with basal rosettes of huge, meaty, and oval leaves. The leaves are long-stalked and have a distinct “flapjack” shape, much like yucca.

The leaves have a slight glossy sheen and can range from blue-green to purple-red in color. In the winter, the leaves tend to turn a brownish hue.

Kalanchoe Luciae grows in regions with these characteristics; they are subtropical and dry growing seasons with hot days and cool nights. They have sandy soil that drains well and can prosper without irrigation (for the most part). The Flapjack Succulent performs best in full sun or light shade, which promotes strong flowing growth.

Does Kalanchoe Luciae blooms?

The Kalanchoe Luciae will produce large pink, red or white rosettes on stalks above the leaves. These flowers will resemble pom-poms. Kalanchoe Luciae blooms in the summer months; it will bloom continuously throughout the warmer months.

Kalanchoe Luciae is a striking and vibrant plant that is hard to miss. Due to its wide-spreading habit and low growth habit, it makes a magnificent addition to any landscaped yard, patio, deck or pathway.

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The leaf color range from blue-green, green and purple-red when grown outdoors during the summer months. Blooming during the summer months, it is an extreme attention-grabber.

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