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Posted 2Y ago by @SimpleSucc

How much light does Kalanchoe "Flapjacks" need?

I'm planning on getting one of these plants soon. What window should I put it in? From what I know, they like 6 hours of direct light. Would a south-facing window be too much?
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Best Answer
@Gustavo
Gustavo from Brazil
16414 XP
2Y ago
@Gustavo
Kalanchoe "Flapjacks" thrive in bright light and prefer around 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, making a south-facing window an excellent choice. South-facing windows typically receive the most intense light, which is ideal for this succulent. However, be mindful of extreme heat during the hottest parts of the day, as the leaves can get sunburned in very strong, direct sunlight. If the plant starts showing signs of stress, like browning or bleaching leaves, you may want to move it slightly back from the window or provide filtered light during peak sun hours.
@SimpleSucc
Jenna
8064 XP
2Y ago
@SimpleSucc
@ehery I have a desk that's 2 feet to the left of the window, would that work?
@SimpleSucc
Jenna
8064 XP
2Y ago
@SimpleSucc
@ehery @Gustavo, thanks! I'll probably keep it in the window for most of the year, and in August/September, when we get harsher sun, I'll put it on the desk. It gets a fair amount of sunlight.
@Hoyaobsessed
Alavone
9900 XP
2Y ago
@Hoyaobsessed
We have ours at work outside of the greenhouse in the sun. I am in Texas… so they can handle it. South window is best if it’s inside
@kattanna
Kathleen
92 XP
2Y ago
@kattanna
The brighter the light conditions, the more pronounced the red leaf margins will be. Leaves will stay greener in low light. If you can not give your plant enough natural light consider getting a grow light to supplement. They love sun let's say that.
@S.ham13
Suway
15526 XP
2Y ago
@S.ham13
South facing window is where I have mine and surprisingly enough 😅 it’s actually gotten pretty leggy this past summer. Still doing well though!