Kalanchoe tomentosa

panda plant
Well formed, mini shrub in well-drained soils and pots in frost-free areas. Cute and exotic. Good houseplant.
Kalanchoe tomentosaKalanchoe tomentosaKalanchoe tomentosa
height 2–4ft
width 2–3ft
tolerates Drought, Fog, Heat, Pots
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 This succulent is from arid areas of Madagascar and as such likes to go totally bone dry between waterings, making them very low-maintenance. To get good healthy growth your plant doesn’t want to sit around totally dried out during its growing season. Once it is dry, water it.

This plant comes from an area with summer rainfall and is actively growing during that time, when it is forgiving of overwatering errors. During winter dormancy it should be kept extra dry and won’t tolerate overwatering.

Remember that if kept in a small pot your plant will want more frequent watering.
hardy
to		 30F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Madagascar
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 13, 17, 21–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Appreciates a sunny, warm, sheltered spot in coastal California, especially further north.

Special Interest

Grows in habitat in Madagascar with one of our favorite palms, Ravenea glauca, where the habitat photos of this plant were taken by our own Tyson Curtis.