Paddle Plant
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora
Family: Crassulaceae
Paddle Plant grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers gritty fast-draining succulent mix. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Paddle Plant
Paddle Plant growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Gritty fast-draining succulent mix with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Paddle Plant as 7-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Paddle Plant (Kalanchoe thyrsiflora) is listed in the Crassulaceae family and categorized as a succulent with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1171
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Plant type
- Succulent
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Paddle Plant is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Gritty fast-draining succulent mix. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Gritty fast-draining succulent mix
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.