Water
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is a common cause of root rot. Water thoroughly when you do water, ensuring excess drains away.
Reduce watering significantly in winter to mimic its natural dormancy period.
Also known as Desert Cabbage · Flapjack · Flapjack Plant
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Flapjacks (Kalanchoe thyrsiflora) is a striking succulent with thick, paddle-shaped leaves often edged in red. It produces attractive, tall flower stalks with creamy yell
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers ample sunlight but avoid intense, direct midday sun which can scorch leaves.
Infrequent, allow to dry out
25% intensity
Drought tolerant, sensitive to overwatering.
Well-draining, sandy, gritty
50% intensity
Average room temperature
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost; bring indoors if temperatures drop below 10°C.
Light feeding during growth
25% intensity
Feed sparingly with diluted succulent fertilizer during spring and summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 2/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 2/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Mildly toxic if ingested
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is a common cause of root rot. Water thoroughly when you do water, ensuring excess drains away.
Reduce watering significantly in winter to mimic its natural dormancy period.
Prune to remove spent flower stalks or any dead or damaged foliage. You can also prune to control size and shape, though this is rarely necessary. Cuttings can be used for propagation.
Pruning is best done after flowering to encourage new growth.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. Allow cuttings to callus over for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Water sparingly and place in bright, indirect light.
Roots typically form within a few weeks.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Repotting is best done in spring before the active growing season begins.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Flapjacks (Kalanchoe thyrsiflora)
Where Flapjacks (Kalanchoe thyrsiflora) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Kalanchoe |
| Species | Kalanchoe thyrsiflora |
Similar in genus Kalanchoe
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