Kalanchoe tomentosa aka 🐼Panda Plant

General Care for Kalanchoe tomentosa aka Panda Plant

Kalanchoe tomentosa, also known as Panda Plant, is characterized by its woody stem and gray-green oval leaves with brownish-red spots on the edges. It is suitable for container growth indoors and hanging baskets outdoors.

Watering

Maintain typical succulent watering practices for the Panda Plant using the soak and dry method. Allow the soil to completely dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.

Where to Plant

Plant Kalanchoe tomentosa in an area of your garden that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. Indoors, place near a sunny window to ensure adequate light.

When grown outdoors, Panda Plant can reach heights up to 24 inches (61 cm), depending on the size of the container it’s planted in.

How to Propagate Kalanchoe tomentosa aka Panda Plant

Propagation of Kalanchoe tomentosa can be successfully done from leaves.

Leaves

To propagate from leaves, gently twist a healthy leaf from the stem. Ensure it’s a clean pull, where no part of the leaf remains attached to the stem. Allowing the leaf to callous over for a day or two will improve its chances of successful rooting.

Place the calloused leaf on well-draining soil for propagation.

Variations

Kalanchoe tomentosa also includes varieties like Chocolate Soldier, which may have slight differences in leaf coloration or growth habits but generally follow the same care guidelines.

Succulent Synonyms

• Kitten Ears