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Kalanchoe luciae is a perennial succulent herb in the Crassulaceae family, Kalanchoe genus, native to Cape Town and the Transvaal in South Africa. The leaves are pale green, covered with a thick layer of white powder, appearing gray-green, with a ring of red lines along the leaf margins. In cool seasons, outdoors with ample sunlight, layered red patches appear, giving it excellent ornamental value.
Growth habits of Kalanchoe luciae
Kalanchoe luciae is native to South Africa. It likes a warm, dry and sunny environment. It is not cold-tolerant. It is drought-tolerant but not tolerant of waterlogged conditions.
Favorite temperature: 15-20°C
Watering: water 1-2 times a week during the growing season
Light: full sun, abundant
Propagation: mostly by cuttings or leaf cuttings
Pests and diseases: leaf spot disease, whiteflies, etc.
Suggested companion: Sedum rubrotinctum
Care tips for Kalanchoe luciae
Potting soil: repot every spring. Use a mix of leaf mold, potting soil and coarse sand.
Watering: water 1-2 times a week during the growing cycle, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged. When temperatures drop in autumn and winter, reduce watering. Strictly control watering in midsummer and winter. Under bright light in winter, the leaves turn red.
Fertilizing: fertilize once a month during the growing season, using diluted cake fertilizer water or "Huiyou" 15-15-30 special fertilizer for potted flowers.
Propagation methods of Kalanchoe luciae
Cuttings: during the growing season, cut mature terminal branches, let the cut dry, then insert into a sand bed. They root in 8-10 days, and after another week they can be potted.
Leaf cuttings: cut fully grown leaves, lay them flat on a sand bed, mist to keep moist. They root in 10-15 days after planting. When adventitious buds grow from the leaf base and form young plants, pot them up.
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