Common
name: "Panda Plant"
Latin name: Kalanchoe tomentosa
Native
to: Madagascar
Growth habit: A succulent woody bush usually not over
24 inches in height or width.
Flowers: Yes, bell shaped greenish-yellow flowers.
Temps: Normal indoor temps
Humidity: Not critical. Pests: Not effected by many
pests.
Lighting:
Pictured
Houseplant:
6" Panda Plant
Houseplant
Cultural
information: The leaves of the "Panda
Plant" are covered with soft whitish-gray fur and a band of
brownish-red spots on the outside edges of the leaf.
Place your "Panda Plant" in either part day full
sunshine or very bright filtered light. Since they are a succulent
type plant their soil should be allowed to dry about 1/3 the depth
of the pot between waterings. Water thoroughly until water runs
from the drain holes. Don't let your plant sit in a saucer of
water after watering. Feed bi-monthly with a balanced liquid plant
food. Stem cuttings are fairly easy to propagate. After taking
cuttings... let a scab (dry area) form over the cut before
potting.
"Panda Plant" is usually found in 8" containers
or smaller.
