Plant Care Red Pancake

Red Pancake

Taxonomy

Kalanchoe thyrsiflora 'Red Pancake'
Kalanchoe
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Red Pancake

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Red Pancake

Water needs for Red Pancake
0.5 cups
every 12

Red Pancake needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Red Pancake in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Red Pancake: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Red Pancake love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Red Pancake does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Red Pancake in your home šŸ”.

🪓 Nutrients

How to fertilize Red Pancake

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Red Pancake: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Red Pancake after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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šŸ’” FAQs
šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Red Pancake thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Red Pancake Water Frequency →

Red Pancake Root Rot →


ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Red Pancake requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŸ’Ŗ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.

Red Pancake Light Requirements →

Red Pancake Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Red Pancake is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Red Pancake is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


šŸ’Ø Humidity

Red Pancake prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Red Pancake Humidity Needs →


🪓 Soil

Red Pancake is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Red Pancake →

Best Pots for Red Pancake →

When and How to Successfully Repot Red Pancake →

What Are Healthy Red Pancake Roots →


šŸ’© Fertilizer

Red Pancake should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Red Pancake →


ā„ļø Dormancy

It’s common for Red Pancake to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


šŸŒŽ Native Region

Red Pancake is native to Madagascar and Tropical Africa.


šŸŒ¦ļø Growing Outdoors
🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


šŸ˜– Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Red Pancake. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Red Pancake

Red Pancake


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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