Flapjack

Provide bright full sun (6+ hours) with afternoon shade protection in NE Florida's intense summer heat; east-facing or lightly filtered west exposure prevents leaf scorch while maintaining the vivid red leaf margins.

Water deeply every 1–2 weeks during the growing season, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings; reduce to every 3–4 weeks in winter and avoid wetting the foliage to prevent fungal issues in Florida's high humidity.

Plant in fast-draining cactus or succulent mix; Florida's native sandy or clay soils are unsuitable — container culture is strongly recommended. Feed sparingly with a dilute low-nitrogen fertilizer (0-10-10) once in spring; excess nitrogen reduces flowering.