Kalanchoe tomentosa (Panda Plant, Panda Bear Plant, Pussy Ears, Plush Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Kalanchoe |
| Species | tomentosa |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Madagascar. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a - 11b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1 |
| Temperature (°F) | 6 |
| Height | 45 cm |
| Spread | 30 - 50 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright and clumping. |
| Landscape | Rock gardens, borders, potted indoor and patio plant, containers or as a specimen. |
| Propagation | Leaf and tip cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Plant in loose, well-draining cactus mix, gravelly or sandy soil in full to partial sun. Allow soil to dry between waterings. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Sandy plains to rocky outcroppings. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Woody, highly exfoliating bark on thin, gnarled and winding branches. |
| Leaf Description | Furry leaves, variegated at the edges, arranged in tight rosettes at the ends of woody branches. |
| Flower Description | 1 - 3 small tubular flowers borne from solitary flowering stems. |
| Colour Description | Sage green to greyish-green foliage with deep burgundy to reddish-brown variegation. Vivid orange, purplish-orange to banana yellow flowers. Greyish-brown to greyish-white bark. |
| Texture Description | Soft and fuzzy. |
Photographs
Kalanchoe tomentosa, Form
Kalanchoe tomentosa, Leaf
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Kalanchoe tomentosa, Seedling