How to Care for Kalanchoe thyrsiflora (Flapjack)
Korean name: 당인
This succulent features thick, paddle-shaped leaves that grow in a rosette pattern. The leaves change from pale green to reddish hues with more sunlight exposure. It is suitable for indoor cultivation and relatively easy to care for.
Key facts
- Category: Succulent
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Difficulty: Easy
- Where to keep: indoors
- Native to: Southern Africa
- Growth rate: Slow
- Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
- Traits: succulent, beginner-friendly, sun-loving, leaf color change
- Also known as: Flapjack, Paddle Plant, Desert Cabbage
Care Guide
- Light: Prefers bright indirect light and tolerates some direct sun.
- Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry.
- Soil: Use well-draining succulent soil.
- Humidity: Prefers dry conditions.
- Temperature: 15~25°C
- Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season in spring and summer.
Common questions
How often should you water Kalanchoe thyrsiflora?
Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Roughly every 14 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.
Where should you keep Kalanchoe thyrsiflora?
Light: Prefers bright indirect light and tolerates some direct sun. You can grow it indoors. Soil: Use well-draining succulent soil.
Is Kalanchoe thyrsiflora safe around pets?
Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
Is Kalanchoe thyrsiflora good for beginners?
Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Temperature: 15~25°C. Humidity: Prefers dry conditions. Fertiliser: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season in spring and summer.