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Teddy Bear Panda Plant

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Teddy Bear'

Genus

Kalanchoe

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Teddy Bear Panda Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Teddy Bear Panda Plant

Teddy Bear Panda Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Teddy Bear Panda Plant in your home

Teddy Bear Panda Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Teddy Bear Panda Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Teddy Bear Panda Plant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Teddy Bear Panda Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Teddy Bear Panda Plant: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Teddy Bear Panda Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Teddy Bear Panda Plant is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Teddy Bear Panda Plant →

Common Teddy Bear Panda Plant Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Teddy Bear Panda Plant thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Teddy Bear Panda Plant Water Frequency →

Teddy Bear Panda Plant Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Teddy Bear Panda Plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Teddy Bear Panda Plant Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Teddy Bear Panda Plant is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

💨 Humidity

Teddy Bear Panda Plant prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Teddy Bear Panda Plant Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Teddy Bear Panda Plant is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Teddy Bear Panda Plant →

When and How to Successfully Repot Teddy Bear Panda Plant →

💩 Fertilizer

Teddy Bear Panda Plant should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Teddy Bear Panda Plant →

❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Teddy Bear Panda Plant to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

🌎 Native Region

Teddy Bear Panda Plant is native to Madagascar and Tropical Africa.

🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Teddy Bear Panda Plant bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Teddy Bear Panda Plant Flowers →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Teddy Bear Panda Plant is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

How and When to Prune Teddy Bear Panda Plant →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Teddy Bear Panda Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Teddy Bear Panda Plant Temperature Tolerance →

🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Teddy Bear Panda Plant can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Teddy Bear Panda Plant →

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Teddy Bear Panda Plant. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!