Paddle Plant
Scientific Name: Kalanchoe thyrsiflora Harv.
Synonym: Kalanchoe thrysiflora
Family: Crassulaceae
USDA: 9b-12
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 26°F (-3°C)
Heat Tolerance: Takes high heat, but only morning sun
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: South Africa (Cape Province)
Growth Habits: Succulent, forming clumps 2 feet tall and wide (60 cm by 60 cm)
Watering Needs: Keep dry in winter
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings, leaf cuttings
The reddish leaf margin develops only if there is enough light. With less light, the leaves are uniformly green.
Blooming Habits:
Paniculate inflorescence with yellow flowers.
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