Panda Plant
Kalanchoe tomentosa


Panda Plant

Panda Plant (Kalanchoe tomentosa) is a succulent growing 6-12 inches tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with slow growth in well-drained, sandy soil, requiring full sun and low moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.


Picture illustrating Panda  plant

Habit

 

Height

0.3-0.5 m

Growth

Slow

Soil

Well-drained, sandy loam

Shade

Full sun

Moisture

Low

Edible

No 

Medicinal

No

Origin

Madagascar

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

20-30°C

Humidity (%)

50-70%

Potting media

Cactus mix

Fertilizers

10:10:10

Watering

Low, infrequent

Plant Weight 

100-200 g

Flowering Time

Spring, Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0 - 7.5

Water Ph level

6.0 - 7.0

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

Ornamental (leaves)

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

Ornamental, air-purifying, medicinal

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% peat moss, 30% perlite, 20% compost


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Root Rot, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Aphids, Mealybugs

Wilting, white powder, brown spots, sticky residue

Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil

In-Organic Remedies

Fungicides, systemic insecticides

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

· Has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

· Used in traditional medicine for wound healing.

· Helps purify indoor air and reduce stress.

⚠️ Caution: Can be toxic to pets if ingested.


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