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Dec 16, 2021 - 01:31 PM
That is called farina. It's a powdery wax produced by the plant itself to protect it from harsh sunlight. It's known more regularly on Echeveria plants, but many Kalanchoe plants are coated with it as well.
What is the white powdery substance at the base of the leaves? Kalanchoe luciae - Paddle Plant (Flapjacks) [large] Kalanchoe
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Paddle Plant (Kalanchoe luciae) (aka Flapjacks) (Hamet): An eye-catching soft succulent with a unique form that grows in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa, and Swaziland. Its wide, round leaves fan out like clam shells and can grow wavy over time. Moderate stress from direct sun and low temperature...
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