Panda Plant
4.8 out of 5 (23 experiences)


Also known as
Chocolate Soldier and Cocoon Plant
Taxonomy
Kalanchoe tomentosa
Kalanchoe
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales
What other plant parents say








@Plantsongb2…
Bayonne, NJ
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 …
sweet baby!! he's a lil succulent but grows SO fast! When i got him he barely had 2 leaves out, and now he's already much taller. also fuzzy which is cool !!!
@Franny
Eau Claire, WI
Saved this plant from my roommate who hadn’t watered her in three months. Split the plant up, repotted it, and hoping for the best 🤞
Don’t overwater, it will look really bad because it looses its leaves. But if u can keep it alive it’s super cute and fuzzy
@Amelia
Atlanta, GA
I love her. she’s grown so much and she still looks gorgeous, plus it’s incredibly easy to propagate. I accidentally did.
@Wormsinatre…
Cleveland, TN
It used to be my moms plant, it was almost dead bc shes bad at infoor plants but i brought it bCj n shit so thats swag
@Gracenevitt
New York, NY
Such a sweet plant!! Soft and so nice to look at. Loves sunlight and doesn't need to be watered very often!
@Plantfather
Orlando, FL
literally the only succulent i’ve managed to keep alive. i love his fuzzy leaves!
@Arlene
Arlington, VA
Like most succulents it’s very easy to care for and it’s very cute and fuzzy
Beautiful fuzzy succulent plant, very easy to take care of!
How to care for Panda Plant
How often to water your Panda Plant

every 9
Panda Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
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Finding light for Panda Plant in your home

a window
Panda Plant may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Panda Plant

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 Panda Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Panda Plant
Panda Plant
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.