Kalanchoe luciae (Paddle Leaf)
Kalanchoe luciae (Paddle Leaf) tall stalk with clusters of small pale green star-shaped flower buds.
Botanical name: Kalanchoe luciae
Common names: Paddle Leaf, Flapjacks, Desert Cabbage
Family: Crassulaceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-12
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliageThis Kalanchoe has large paddle-shaped leaves which redden beautifully from the margins in direct sunlight. Leaves can grow to be 6 inches long and 3-4 inches wide. It will form a lovely clump over time. Very similar to Kalanchoe tetraphylla.
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Kalanchoe luciae (Paddle Leaf) with thick, rounded leaves stacked vertically near a water pond.
Kalanchoe luciae (Paddle Leaf) yellow flower spike stands vertically over a gray cobblestone surface
Kalanchoe luciae (Paddle Leaf) rising above a pond with red foliage and pale flower buds.
Kalanchoe luciae (Paddle Leaf) with thick rounded green leaves showing distinct red edges close up.
Kalanchoe luciae (Paddle Leaf) with layered circular leaves and bold red margins on thick foliage.
Kalanchoe luciae (Paddle Leaf) with thick, overlapping leaves in shades of deep red and green
Kalanchoe luciae (Paddle Leaf) leaves with rounded edges and thick red and green tones
Kalanchoe luciae (Paddle Leaf) succulent with thick rounded leaves layered with soft pink and green.
Kalanchoe luciae with round foliage in shades of crimson and sage green
Kalanchoe luciae (Paddle Leaf) with thick, overlapping leaves showing distinct red edges and green centers.
Kalanchoe luciae succulent with thick rounded leaves in red and soft green
Kalanchoe luciae (Paddle Leaf) leaves with rounded edges and thick green surfaces plus red coloring
Kalanchoe luciae (Paddle Leaf) with thick, overlapping rounded leaves in shades of red and green.
Kalanchoe luciae (Paddle Leaf) with thick rounded leaves transitioning from lime center to rose edges.
Kalanchoe luciae (Paddle Leaf) flower clusters emerging from thick stalks during the warmer seasons of year.
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