Kalanchoe luciae f. variegata

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Where it grows

Kalanchoe luciae occurs in grassland and bushveld habitats in the northeastern provinces of South Africa. They grow on rocky slopes and not low-lying areas.

Special features

A mutant variegated form of Kalanchoe luciae. These plants have attractive yellow variegation, which can blush bright red with enough sunlight.

Care guide

Kalanchoe luciae is one of the easiest succulents to care for, and the same is true for this cultivar of the species. It requires plenty of light and should be grown in either full morning sun, or be kept in a greenhouse with no more than 20-40% shade cloth. This cultivar is not fussy about the soil mix it is planted in, but it should drain well and not stay wet for too long. A mix of coco peat and perlite is ideal. Water this plant well throughout the warmer months of the year, but reduce the amount of water given in winter.

Growing season

Summer and spring.

Propagation

Cuttings.

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Product FAQS

In our experience, the best time to repot a succulent is in the beginning of the growing season.

A chlorophyll deficiency which results in a lack of green pigment.

A plant with thick, fleshy tissue, designed for storing water over long periods of time.

A mutation in the growth point which results in the plant growing sideways rather than upwards.

If it's only one or two bugs, try to remove them by hand. Alternatively, spray with a pesticide or water with a systemic pesticide. We recommend RoseCare3 or RoseCarePlus, as both these are a combination pesticide and fungicide, which means they prevent insect pests and treat fungal infections.

Succulents do like fertiliser. The general rule of thumb is to fertilise in the growing season. Succulents are quite sensitive, so in our experience halving the recommended dose of general plant fertilizers works well. If it is a fertilizer formulated specifically for succulents and cacti, use the full recommended dose.

Succulents like heavy watering in the growing season, but do need to dry out between watering to avoid root rot.

No, because they are made up of mostly water, they are prone to frostbite.

It is best not to do so. This could stress the plant or burn it. Slowly introduce them by giving them a little bit more exposure each day.

It depends on the amount of sun exposure the window receives. Some succulents will be happy, but the majority will not get enough sunlight to maintain the correct shape. Alternatively, if the window receives too much light, the plant will be burned, as the window will act like a magnifying glass.

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