Kalanchoe luciae’Fantastic '
vary Flapjack , Variegated Paddle Plant
Kalanchoe’Fantastic '
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Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SedoideaeTribe : KalanchoeaeGenus : Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe luciae’Fantastic ' is a motley cultivar ofKalanchoe luciaediscovered by David N. Fell , Jr. on a single plant within a universe of plant of the parent choice on July 27 , 2007 , in a controlled nursery environment in Aalsmeer , Netherlands . It is patent ( PP21945P2 ) and often sell under the wrong name , Kalanchoe thyrsiflora’Fantastic ' .
Kalanchoe luciae’Fantastic ' is a stunningsucculentthat forms compact basal rosettes of broad , gray - green leaves with irregular , pale yellow stripe and reddish tint near the undulate margins . The rosettes can grow up to 6 inches ( 15 centimeter ) tall and 10 inches ( 25 cm ) in diameter . The leaves are fleshy , clamshell - similar , measuring up to 4.8 inches ( 12 centimeter ) long and 4.4 in ( 11 cm ) wide .
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The pale yellow flowers are urn - shape and come out in clusters on a single husk that can develop up to 3 human foot ( 90 cm ) long from late wintertime into other spring .
USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( -1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( 10 ° coke ) .
Paddle Plant is not dusty - intrepid , so if you live in a geographical zone that gets colder than 30 ° F ( -1.1 ° C ) , it is best to plant this succulent in acontainerthat can be broughtindoors . It does well in full to partial sunshine . Grow inwell - drained potting soilin an area of your garden that gets 6 hour of sunlight day by day .
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urine on a regular basis when the grime dry about an in ( 2.5 cm ) into the pot or background . Paddle Plant is very drought - patient of . However , it is susceptible tooverwatering , so err on the side of not watering when unsure .
Fertilizethe Paddle Plant softly during the spring up season . Withhold fertilizer during evenfall and watering for both indoor and outdoor plants .
Protect from slugs and snails , which for good disfigure the leaves .
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Learn more atHow to Grow and manage for Kalanchoe .
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