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.
| Hardiness |
11 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 17, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Kalanchoe |
| Common names | Chocolate Soldier, Kalanchoe, Panda Plant |
| 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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | 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 |
| Hardiness |
11 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 17, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Kalanchoe |
| Common names | Chocolate Soldier, Kalanchoe, Panda Plant |
| 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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | 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 |
How many Kalanchoe tomentosa (Panda Plant) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Kalanchoe tomentosa (Panda Plant) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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