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2 Flippin FlapJack Plants Kalanchoe Luciae
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The listing, 2 Flippin FlapJack Plants Kalanchoe Luciae has ended.

You get 2 little rooted plants about 3"-4" tall.
Often mistaken as Kalanchoe thyrsiflora, this plant is now known to be the closely related Kalanchoe luciae These leaves are highly pruinose (densely covered with white powder which protects from excess light) and blush red on the margins. The color is especially intense in the cooler winter months, and the blush extends to cover nearly all of the leaf. The leaves emerge from a basal central point, like stacked "platters" giving the plant a very dramatic architectural form. Native to South Africa. Produces small flowers atop a tall stalk, after which that particular stem will die. To encourage the formation of new young plants at the base, cut the emerging flower stalk before flowering begins. Porous soil with ample airflow. Prefers bright light or filtered sun. When full sun leaves stay green. Drench completely when soil is dry.Can tolerate heat, and bright light. Protect from frost. This succulent has been likened to clam shells, because of the shape of the basal rosette of the thick 4-6 inch long by 2-5 inch wide rounded leaves. In late winter into early spring arises a single long stem, to 2-3 feet, bearing clusters of pale yellow tubular flowers. Plant in full sun to light shade. Hardy to around 27° F - plants survived and re-sprouted after several nights around 25° F in January 2007. Protect from snails which permanently disfigure the leaves. Common names are Red Pancakes & Desert Cabbage. Desirable for its large, thick, spatula-shaped leaves that turn blush red at the margins, the plant is often grown as a houseplant but can also be planted in the ground outdoors in desert climates. This showy plant makes an excellent conversation piece and requires only basic culture. I have seen them planted around bases of trees, Very nice, easier mowing as well! :-)
Have fun!
Questions & Comments
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AM I understanding that this "COULD" live outside in the colder weather in like Utah??? Could it withstand snow do you think??? We don't usually get a lot of it but we do get some and deep but it does disappear quickly here, and we might get two or three really cold nights, but not that many.
Sep 30th, 2013 at 11:57:44 AM PDT by
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Already replied? I suggest any place where it snows you should pot this plant and bring in for winter. You may be able to transplant it back in ground when weather is good then pot it again. Lot more work but safer. Similar to growing Gladiolas dig bulbs in fall plant in spring:-)
Thank you
Sep 30th, 2013 at 1:42:23 PM PDT by
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Here is info from online. I suggest you pot it so you can bring it inside during bad weather:-)

Kalanchoe luciae (Paddle Plant) - This succulent has been likened to clam shells, because of the shape of the basal rosette of the thick 4-6 inch long by 2-5 inch wide rounded leaves. The leaves are covered with a gray bloom and the leaf margin takes on a reddish hue during cooler winter months if grown in bright light otherwise the leaves remain uniformly green. In late winter into early spring arises a single long stem, to 2-3 feet, bearing clusters of pale yellow tubular flowers. Plant in full sun to light shade. Hardy to around 27° F - plants survived and resprouted after several nights around 25° F in January 2007. Protect from snails which permanently disfigure the leaves.
Sep 30th, 2013 at 1:39:44 PM PDT by

2 Flippin FlapJack Plants Kalanchoe Luciae is in the Home & Garden | Gardening | Live Plants category