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Kalanchoe Tomentosa

Crassulaceae Family

Also known as Panda Plant

Kalanchoe tomentosa, also known as pussy ears or panda plant, is a succulent plant in the genus Kalanchoe. A native of Madagascar, Kalanchoe tomentosa has many different cultivars such as 'Chocolate Soldier', 'Golden Girl', 'Black Tie' and 'Teddy Bear'. It's leaves have small brown tips with a hint of red.

This plant is a

succulent

Dry

Soaked

These lil guys live in arid, non-water-retaining soil and like to be dry between waterings. If you start to see small white "roots" growing out of the branches, it needs to be watered.

Shade

Direct

Panda plants love full sun! They're used to dry, arid climates.

Starved

Full

If you fertilize your panda plant, only feed at the start of the growing season.