Kalanchoe thyrsiflora 'Variagata'

Botanical & Common Names
- Botanical name: Kalanchoe thyrsiflora 'Variagata'
- Common names: Flapjack Plant

Background & Origin
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora ‘Variegata’ is a striking succulent from Southern Africa. Its large, paddle-shaped rosette leaves feature beautiful green and cream variegation, sometimes with sun-kissed pink or red edges. Hardy and drought-tolerant, this architectural plant adds vibrant, low-maintenance color and texture to both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Care Level
- Care level: Easy
- Suitable for beginners: Yes

What It Loves
- Bright warm spot
- Letting the compost dry out

What It Dislikes
- Overwatering or sitting in soggy soil
- Dark spots will cause legginess

Best Rooms for This Plant
- Bedroom
- Living room
- Office
- Conservatory

Growth Potential
- Typical height indoors: Up to 50 cm tall with time
- Typical spread: Up to 50 cm wide
- Growth rate: Moderate to fast in growing season
- Pruning required: Occasional, to manage size and dead foliage

Is This Plant Right for You?
This plant is a great choice if you:
- Love quirky succulents
- Want low-maintenance greenery
- Enjoy unique, conversation-starting plants

Light
- Best light: Bright warm spot with some direct sunlight
- Avoid: dark shady spot

Watering
- Frequency: Water when soil is completely dry,
- Seasonal note: Reduce watering in winter when growth slows to almost none.

Humidity
- Prefers: No humidity
- Extra humidity helpful?: These plants are native to arid conditions and do not require humidity.

Feeding
- Feed with: A balanced houseplant fertiliser
- Frequency: Once or twice during growing season during spring and summer. No feeding is needed during autumn and winter.

Toxicity
- Pet safe: No
- Notes: Keep out of reach of pets and small children

Repotting
- How often: Once every year or two
- Signs it’s needed: Roots growing out of the drainage holes, slower growth, or soil drying very quickly. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering.