Panda Plant
Kalanchoe tomentosa
An adorable fuzzy succulent that feels like velvet to the touch, featuring silvery-green oval leaves edged with chocolate brown spots that resemble a panda's markings. This charming plant develops a tree-like structure over time and its soft, tactile leaves make it irresistible to touch. Perfect for adding texture and whimsy to any succulent collection, it's especially popular with children and beginners.
Harvest
N/Ad
Days to harvest
Sun
Bright indirect light
Zones
9–11
USDA hardiness
Height
1-3 feet
Complete Growing Guide
Soil: Loam (Silt), Sand. Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Alkaline (>8.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Drainage: Good Drainage, Occasionally Dry. Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: 12 inches-3 feet, 3 feet-6 feet. Growth rate: Slow. Propagation: Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting.
Harvesting
Bloom time: Summer
History & Origin
Origin: East Central Madagascar
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: Drought
Considerations
- -Toxic (Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Roots, Sap/Juice, Seeds, Stems): Medium severity
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Jade Plant
Similar water and light requirements, creates attractive succulent groupings
Echeveria
Complementary growth habits and identical care needs for drought-tolerant arrangements
Sedum varieties
Same watering schedule and sun exposure, provides textural contrast
String of Pearls
Similar succulent care requirements, adds trailing element to display
Aloe Vera
Matching drought tolerance and bright light needs, both store water in leaves
Haworthia
Compatible watering needs and similar compact growth form
Crassula species
Same family with identical care requirements and complementary textures
Zebra Plant (Haworthiopsis)
Similar light and water needs, provides contrasting leaf patterns
Keep Apart
Ferns
Require high humidity and frequent watering which causes root rot in succulents
Impatiens
Need consistent moisture and shade, opposite of succulent requirements
Hostas
Prefer moist soil and partial shade, incompatible with succulent growing conditions
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Very good when grown in appropriate conditions
Common Pests
Mealybugs, spider mites (rare), scale insects
Diseases
Root rot from overwatering, leaf spot if water sits on fuzzy leaves