Kalanchoe thyrsiflora (Paddle Leaf)

Kalanchoe thyrsiflora (Paddle Leaf) with pale green succulent leaves arranged in a vertical stack plant
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora (Paddle Leaf) with thick, flat, pale green succulent leaves growing in a stacked arrangement.

Botanical names: Kalanchoe thyrsiflora, Kalanchoe tetraphylla

Common names: Paddle Leaf, Flapjacks, Desert Cabbage

Family: Crassulaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersOrnamental foliage

This 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 luciae.

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Kalanchoe thyrsiflora (tetraphylla ) - Flapjacks

Also known as paddle plant, flapjacks, desert cabbage, this is a species of Kalanchoe native to South Africa. This 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.
A succulent plant forms a basal rosette of large, rounded, fleshy, stalkless leaves, which are grayish-green with red margins, covered with a white powdery bloom. Unique rounded, silvery-green leaves have a dramatic red blush from the leaf edges flushing throughout most of the leaf.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot, large plant