Botanical Name: Kalanchoe tomentosa
Common Name: Panda plant Type of Plant: Dicot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Branching, spreading succulent plant with fuzzy leaves and stems; forms a densely branched form Height to 3' Spread to 1' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil prefers fast drainage Hardiness some frost; Zones 13, 23, 24 Morphology: Leaves thick slightly folded entire leaves to 3" long, densely silvery hairs; blotched with brownish spots along margins Flowers Yellow green flowers in loose clusters; appear in spring Fruit small capsule Propagation: stem cuttings, leaf cuttings Usage: container plant for foliage color and form; easy introductory succulent for beginners Landscape Care: Watering keep fairly dry; drought tolerant even in containers; takes average watering without problems Fertilizing slow release in spring Pruning remove dead leaves, pinch frequently to induce branching Pests/Diseases none major Special Conditions/Other Origin: Madagascar Family: Crassulaceae Notes: |
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