Buy Kalanchoe ‘Flapjack’ Succulent – Easy-Care with Red Leaves

Kalanchoe ‘Flapjack’, also known as the Paddle Plant, is a popular succulent grown for its broad, paddle-shaped leaves and vibrant colour. The fleshy foliage forms neat rosettes and develops attractive red or pink edges when grown in bright light, making it a standout addition to any succulent collection.

Suitable for indoor and outdoor growing, this easy-care plant looks great in decorative pots, succulent arrangements, rock gardens, and sunny patios.

About the plant

This compact succulent produces layers of thick, rounded leaves that stack neatly as it grows. The foliage is naturally blue-green but develops rich red tones around the edges when exposed to plenty of sunlight or cooler temperatures.

Its bold shape and changing colours make it a favourite for collectors and anyone looking for a low-maintenance feature plant.

Why You'll Love It

• Thick paddle-shaped leaves with colourful red edges
• Compact growth ideal for pots and small spaces
• Easy-care and drought tolerant once established
• Great for indoor displays, patios, and succulent gardens
• Beautiful foliage colour that changes with sunlight

Care Guide

Light

Prefers bright light with a few hours of direct sun each day. More sunlight helps bring out the red colouring on the leaves.

Watering

Allow the soil to dry completely before watering again. Reduce watering during cooler months.

Soil

Use a well-draining cactus or succulent potting mix.

Climate

Best suited to warm conditions. Protect from frost and prolonged cold weather.

Good to Know

• Leaf colour becomes brighter with increased sunlight and cooler temperatures.
• Mature plants may produce tall flower spikes with clusters of yellow blooms.
• Suitable for pots, rock gardens, succulent bowls, and mixed plantings.

Plant Size & Shipping

This plant is grown in an 80mm nursery pot, which can be used as a guide when choosing a decorative pot for your home.

We usually ship plants bare root (without the pot or soil) to keep them healthy during transport and reduce shipping costs. If you would like your plant sent in its nursery pot, simply let us know when placing your order.

Each plant is unique, so the colour intensity, leaf shape, and size may vary slightly from the photos.

Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to quarantine requirements.
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