Kalanchoe tomentosa aka Panda Plant

Caring for Panda Plant is a breeze, as it is highly adaptable and forgiving to minor neglect.

Panda Plant does best in dry soil and should only be watered sparingly.

To keep your Panda Plant healthy, it's important to use a potting soil that won't retain too much moisture. A soil that drains well and contains perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition is ideal. Adding a few handfuls of perlite to regular cactus soil from the store is an easy way to create this type of soil mix.

To ensure optimal growth, the Panda Plant prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

During the cold period, it is common for Panda Plant to go dormant, resulting in a slowdown of growth. To accommodate this, waterings should be spaced out more.

Panda Plant is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

Panda Plant plants thrive in dry environments, however, if you choose to provide extra humidity or mist your plant, the lingering water on the leaves can create an ideal environment for certain types of harmful fungi.

Repotting the Panda Plant should be done either when it has doubled in size or on a yearly basis, whichever occurs sooner. Fresh potting soil with all the required nutrients, refreshed annually, will provide the plant with all the necessary sustenance, making the use of fertilizer unnecessary. Keep in mind that plants receive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

New growth will sprout from the top of the Panda Plant as it grows vertically.

Panda Plant’s native range is Madagascar and Tropical Africa.

Yes, if you provide your Panda Plant with adequate sunlight and water, you can expect it to bloom.