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Panda Plant

4.6 out of 5 (121 experiences)

Survivor

Fast grower

Also known as

Chocolate Soldier and Cocoon Plant

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Kalanchoe tomentosa

Genus

Kalanchoe

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

What other plant parents say

Survivor 75

Fast grower 52

Easy to propagate 26

Large, lush leaves 17

Pet friendly 13

Browns easily 7

Blooms easily 7

Pest magnet 3

@Rachel

Bloomington, Indiana

07/14/2021

I love that this plant only needs water once a week and looks beautiful! I got mine with a few leaves a bit broken but it has healed slowly but surely overtime. This is definitely an indoor plant tho…

@Plantsongb2…

Bayonne, New Jersey

02/21/2021

One of new favorites!!! It has fuzzy thick leaves and a beautiful brown/chocolate tip and doesn’t need to be watered often and has the cutest pups for propagation. Just be mindful of pot size for it …

@Brandy

Pike, New York

06/16/2021

We got him on a Wine tour. He was not my favorite succulent we acquired that day, but has since won me over. He doesn’t need much water, does prefer a lot of sun and produces the cutest babies. He is…

@Sidney_gia75

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

07/03/2021

This plant is a cute little plant for beginners, i went on a trip for three weeks and was scared it was going to die and the thing sprouted three new leaves. just make sure you have it in direct sunl…

@Kennedy

06/08/2021

Great plant you can definitely tell when it’s thirsty. It droops right down! You don’t have to water it I would say at least 2-3 times a month and it grow like crazy you can also pop a leaf off and i…

@Egotopia

Jacksonville, Florida

05/19/2021

You could literally chuck a leaf in dirt and it would root even if you’re trying to kill it on purpose. Better in bright light to keep it growing in a compact way. They can get very tall though.

@Justinee

Brentwood, New Hampshire

05/10/2021

Love this little baby! I got one from succulent studios it was tiny and it has grown so much! I water it about once a week and it has no drainage but does fine. Hopefully I didn’t jinx myself.

@Cosmogyralp…

Stockton, California

04/27/2021

It’s very easy to take care of, whether there’s bright light or if it’s in the shade it still looks amazing and healthy. I water mine every 14-18 days and that seems to do the trick :)

@Olivejuice9…

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

05/18/2021

It almost doubled in size in a few weeks but after a while it broke if half so i used flower take and taped it back together. It’s been almost a week and it has reconnected to itself.

@Honeyyvoiced

Kenosha, Wisconsin

08/23/2021

This is my second go around with chocolate soldier (my first got powdery mildew, hence the pest magnet). But this is one of my favorites and is otherwise easy to care for

How to care for Panda Plant

Water

How often to water your Panda Plant

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

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