Kalanchoe tomentosa - Panda Plant

Common Name(s)

Panda Plant, Panda Bear Plant, Plush Plant, Pussy Ears

Care Information: Locate the indoor Panda Plant in medium to bright light. As with most succulents, the soil should be allowed to dry between waterings. In fact, watering is a limited part of Panda Plant care. When you do water, do so completely while giving the plant the infrequent drink. You will find humidity is not an issue when learning how to grow a Panda Plant successfully. The average room provides enough moisture for this easy-care, furry plant. The indoor Panda Plant can live for many years in these conditions. If desired, move it outside during spring and summer, but protect it from the hot afternoon sun. During these months, fertilize with a balanced houseplant food mixed at half strength as a part of Panda Plant care. When growing Panda Plants, you will likely find more home areas that would benefit from one of these plants. Propagation of the Panda Plant is an easy and inexpensive way to get more of the plants. Root leaves of the plant in spring or summer in sandy potting soil or a perlite mixture.

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae

Subfamily: Sedoideae

Tribe: Kalanchoeae

Genus: Kalanchoe

Origin: Kalanchoe tomentosa is native to Madagascar.

Hardiness: USDA hardiness zones 9a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).

References:  https://worldofsucculents.com