Kalanchoe tomentosa grow and care – subshrubs succulent of the genus Kalanchoe also know Panda plant, Kalanchoe tomentosa perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 9-12.
Leaves color green with prominent in stronger color mostly red or black the leaf shape elliptic, leaves fleshy hairy like a velvet,
Flower color red the flowers small grow in clusters.
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easy
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Powdery mildew, aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune a Kalanchoe tomentosa:
Dead flower stems
Size of the plant?
10-40 cm, 4-16 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water, small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Winter
General information about the flower
Small flowers that grow in cluster, color can be: white or pink
Kalanchoe tomentosa
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants, Shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Desert Climate, Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Slow growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Perennial plant, Subshrub, Succulent
Plant Uses: Colored leaves, Drought tolerant plants, Indoor plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water, Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 12, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color: Black leaves, Red leaves
Blooming season: Winter flowers
Flower colors: Pink flower, White flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: