Genus: Kalanchoe |
Specific Epithet: luciae |
Variety: See below |
Phonetic:
kal-un-KOH-ee LOO-see-ay |
Family: Crassulaceae |
Root Meanings: From the Chinese name for species/Named for Lucy Dufour |
Origin: South Africa |
CA
Native: No |
Common Name(s)
: Paddle Plant |

Species

'Fantastic'
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Zones: 13, 17, 21-24 |
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun |
Water: Little to none |
Type: Evergreen |
Persistence: Evergreen |
Height: to 18 inches |
Spread: to 18 inches |
Growth Rate: Moderate |
Blooms: Late Winter |
Flowers: Yellow |
Seasonal: -- |
Varieties:
- 'Fantastic' - Variagated foliage. Vigorous growth to 2 feet high/wide. Spring blooms.
- K luciae is often confused with K thyrsiflora, which does not have red tinges to leaf tips.
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Considerations:
- Outdoors in summer, indoors/greenhouse for protection in winter when temps drop below freezing
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Landscape
Use:
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Master List #: -- |