Panda Plant
Kalanchoe Tomentosa
Overview
Kalanchoe tomentosa, commonly called Panda Plant, is a perennial succulent with a distinct appearance. It features a silver-green foliage covered in fine hairs, giving it a velvety texture. Chocolate-brown spots line the leaf margins, resembling a panda's markings. This drought-tolerant plant reaches up to 1.5 - 2 feet tall and wide, thriving in USDA zones 9-11. Requires well-draining soil and partial sun to light shade. Ideal for xeriscaping and rock gardens.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 9–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Succulent
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Climate
- Arid
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