Kalanchoe luciae

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Description

This succulent has clam shell or pancake like leaves which are thick 4-6 inch long and 2-5 inch rounded leaves with a reddish hue that makes it a great accent plant in mass plantings. Plant in full sun to light shade.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Succulent

 

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

 

Flower Color

Green

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green, Red, Variegated

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Mediterranean, Seascape

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.