Kalanchoe tomentosa (Panda Plant)
Panda Plant, Pussy Ears, Chocolate Soldier
Easy to grow and quite resilient, award-winning Kalanchoe tomentosa (Panda Plant) is an erect evergreen succulent with soft fuzzy, fleshy leaves, 3 in. long (9 cm), reminiscent of the ears of plush rabbits with brown stitching along the edges and tips. This plant does not bloom as often as other succulents and is grown primarily for its unusual foliage. In summer, clusters of yellow green flowers with dark brown petal tips may appear atop 18 in. stalks (45 cm). Very popular as a container specimen or houseplant, this Kalanchoe is also a great choice for the garden as an accent plant or small groundcover.
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Grows up to 1-3 ft. tall (30-90 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm).
- Easily grown in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. This plant requires protection from full sun in inland desert areas. Water occasionally to very little.
- Excellent for beds and borders, succulent gardens, Mediterranean gardens or as a groundcover. Perfect for containers where spectacular floral arrangements can be created.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats.
- Native to Madagascar
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Requirements
Hardiness | 11
– 12 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 12 |
Climate Zones | 17, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Cactus - Succulents |
Plant Family | Kalanchoe |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 11
– 12 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 12 |
Climate Zones | 17, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Cactus - Succulents |
Plant Family | Kalanchoe |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |