Panda Plant, Pussy Ears


Scientific Name: Kalanchoe tomentosa Baker
Family: Crassulaceae
Panda Plant, Pussy Ears(Kalanchoe tomentosa)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 17,23-25, 27
USDA: 9b-11

Frost Tolerance: Semi tender in Phoenix, Hardy to 28°F (-2°C)

Heat Tolerance: Resists to full sun

Sun Exposure: Light shade or shade in summer in Phoenix

Origin: Madagascar

Growth Habits: Succulent subshrub, up to 1.5 feet tall (45 cm)

Watering Needs: Little water, keep dry in winter

Propagation: Stem cuttings, leaf cuttings

Panda Plant, Pussy Ears(Kalanchoe tomentosa)

The typical form has 2 inches long leaves, grey fuzz and brown blotches on the edge. 'Chocolate Soldier' has brown fuzz, and 'Ginger' has yellowish fuzz.

Panda Plant, Pussy Ears(Kalanchoe tomentosa)

Blooming Habits:
The panda plant has yellow-green flowers.


 

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