Kalanchoe Cactus, Thyrsiflora 'Flapjacks'

The "Kalanchoe" plant is a popular succulent known for its vibrant flowers, low maintenance cactus, and unique foliage. It belongs to the Crassulaceae family and is native to Madagascar and tropical Africa.

🌿 Key Features of Kalanchoe

Botanical Name: Kalanchoe flapjacks, (most common variety)
Type: Succulent, perennial (often grown as an annual in colder climates)
Height: 6–18 inches (15–45 cm)
Light: Bright, indirect sunlight; tolerates some direct sun
Water: Water thoroughly but infrequently (let soil dry between waterings)
Soil: Well-draining succulent or cactus mix

🌸 Flowering

Produces clusters of small flowers in red, pink, yellow, white, or orange.
Blooms in winter or early spring, especially with shorter daylight hours.
To rebloom: Provide a period of darkness (14+ hours) daily for 4–6 weeks.

Care Tips

Watering: Overwatering is a common mistake. Only water when the soil is dry.
Humidity: Tolerates dry indoor air well.
Fertilizer: Use a diluted balanced fertilizer once a month during growing season (spring–summer).
Pruning: Trim dead flowers and leggy growth to keep the plant compact.

🌱 Propagation

Easy to propagate from leaf or stem cuttings.
Let cuttings callous for a day or two before planting in soil.

🔆 Indoor vs Outdoor

Indoors: Thrives near bright windows.
Outdoors: Prefers partial sun; bring indoors if temps drop below 50°F (10°C).

HOW TO CARE FOR ALOE VERA

PLANTING AND CARE - Planting recommendations, select an area with FULL SUN, Aloe Vera Plant is easily grown in a wide range of soils with good drainage, avoid wet soggy soils. Dig a hole approximately twice as wide as your new plant’s root ball and deep enough so that the top of the root ball is parallel with the ground level. Place the plant in the hole and ensure that it is situated upright, use the excavated soil to back fill around the root ball, tamp down to ensure air pockets are eliminated, thoroughly soak with a hose as you fill in the dirt. A 2-3 inch layer of organic hardwood mulch is strongly recommended, it will help retain moisture and discourage weed growth.

LIGHT - Select an area with FULL SUN or Partial Shade.

WATER - Aloe Vera plants are very drought tolerant, water once a week during the first two months, once stablished rain water will suffix.

FERTILIZING – No need to fertilize right away, We fertilize our plants during the production phase with slow release fertilizer which can last an additional 2-3 months supplying residual nutrients to the plant. Once you do decide to fertilize You may use a fertilizer formulated for interior plants, preferably a slow release fertilizer 180 days duration, fertilize during spring or fall base on label instructions.

INSECTS OR DESEASES - Aloe Vera is not regularly affected by pests, however in the event that scale, mealy bugs, or mites are found to affect the plant, they can be controlled by applying horticultural neem oil that can be sprayed directly onto the insects, A second and third treatment, when using oils, will be necessary. Space out the sprays at 2 weeks intervals to break up the mealybug life cycle.

Backed by our 30 days Satisfaction Guarantee

We hope that you enjoy your new plants! We grow and care for our plants from cuttings, seeds or liners, we hand select the best quality available before shipping to your home or office. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. Our friendly customer service team is here to help.

More Frequently Ask Questions

Is it safe to ship plants by mail?

We Believe it is, let us prove it, our success rate sipping plant(s) online is well over 99%.

How do you measure height for indoor plants?

For indoor plants we measure approximate height from the bottom of the pot to the top of the plant.

Are plant(s) purchased online guarantee?

All plants are guarantee for a period of 30 days, We offer a Satisfaction Guarantee Policy.