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Kalanchoe tomentosa
Ideal for the plant is a sunny habitat. The plant is ideal for the plant's habitat, but it can also tolerate partial shade.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. Reduce watering in winter.
It can tolerate temperatures down to -1.1 °C in the short term. However, the plant is not hardy.
This Kalanchoe is decorated with fine hairs on the surface of its leaves. It looks as if it were a plush succulent.
Kalanchoe tomentosa, nicknamed Panda Plant or Cat Ears, is native to the mountainous regions of central Madagascar. This species is very variable in terms of leaf shape, size and shades of coloured margins. There are different cultivars of this plant.
The white or slightly brownish leaves are usually covered with a thick, hairy coating. This serves to trap morning dew or random rains, thus providing more moisture for the plant. The edges of the leaves may be streaked with different shades of brown.
The succulent has an upright growth habit and forms dense shrubs up to 50 cm tall in the wild. The small flowers usually appear in mid-winter and turn shades of green, yellow-brown to purple.
Kalanchoe tomentosa is known for its plush appearance and can be considered an undemanding plant suitable for growing as a houseplant. This plush plant is a popular addition to windowsills and for planting in pots and succulent planters.