Tomentosa, also known as Panda Plant or Pussy Ears, is an evergreen succulent native to Madagascar. Furry ovate green leaves are spotted brown at the tips, and the whole plant has a bushy habit of 18-24" at maturity. It can offer stalks up to 3' with flowers in spring, although this variety is typically grown primarily for foliage, especially indoors where it rarely flowers. This summer-dormant species excels as a houseplant or in zone 9-11 as an ornamental addition to a xeriscape or outdoor container. In cold climates, bring containers indoors over the winter. Tomentosa needs little maintenance or water to flourish in full sun or bright indirect light. This plant is a low-maintenance, unique addition to any collection.
Tomentosa Selling Tips
Sell Tomentosa to customers looking for a low-maintenance succulent as a gift, for a rock garden, or to add to a houseplant collection. Panda Plant offers furry green leaves with brown spots at the edges. While it rarely flowers as a houseplant, occasional blooms atop 3' tall stalks occur outdoors in zone 9-11. Showy succulent foliage has a shrubby habit of 18-24" tall, excelling in the landscape in warm climates or as a houseplant in full sun or bright indirect light with little water. Create unique texture and color contrasts by planting Tomentosa alongside Berhartii and Marnieriana.
Coach Your Customer
1. Plant in well-draining peat, sand, and perlite mixture in full or partial sun. Direct afternoon sunlight can burn the leaves of this plant.
2. Water thoroughly and allow the soil to dry completely before watering again.
3. Bring outdoor containers indoors for the winter in cold climates.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Tomentosa, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container, three plugs per 1-gallon container, or 4-5 plugs per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained mix of peat, sand, and perlite with a pH of 5.6-6.2, EC (2:1) of .50-.75, low feed (100-150 ppm N), daytime temperatures of 68-85, and nighttime temperatures of 60-75. Pinching may promote branching but will delay finishing time. Supply 5,000-7,500 foot candles of light. Water thoroughly and then allow the soil to dry completely before watering again. With no overwatering, any disease is rare among this plant. You may see aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites.
Flowering
This plant rarely flowers indoors and is primarily grown for foliage. Outdoors, occasional flowers on 3' stalks.
Pinching
Pinching can promote branching but delays finish time.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow around the base of each plant and to allow sunlight to penetrate to the soil level.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
You may see aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to disease. Do not overwater. Allow the soil to dry out completely between watering.
Planting Tomentosa Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container, three per 6-inch or 8-inch container, or 4-5 liners per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained mix of peat, sand, and perlite and completely bury the ellepot in the center or equally spaced in the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Kalanchoe Tomentosa Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
6-8 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
10-12 Weeks
Color
Rarely blooms
Habit
Upright
Height
Inch
Light
Bright, Bright Indirect/Filtered, Full Sun
Minimum Temp
60
Perennial Zone
9-11
Water Needs
Light
Patented Plant
No
Current
Availability
Current Availability
07-13-2026 (Week 29)
70
07-20-2026 (Week 30)
0
07-27-2026 (Week 31)
0
08-03-2026 (Week 32)
0
08-10-2026 (Week 33)
0
08-17-2026 (Week 34)
0
08-24-2026 (Week 35)
980
08-31-2026 (Week 36)
1,470
09-07-2026 (Week 37)
1,470
09-14-2026 (Week 38)
1,470
09-21-2026 (Week 39)
1,400
09-28-2026 (Week 40)
1,400
10-05-2026 (Week 41)
1,610
10-12-2026 (Week 42)
1,470
10-19-2026 (Week 43)
1,610
10-26-2026 (Week 44)
1,610
11-02-2026 (Week 45)
1,610
11-09-2026 (Week 46)
1,050
11-16-2026 (Week 47)
1,610
11-23-2026 (Week 48)
1,400
11-30-2026 (Week 49)
1,610
12-07-2026 (Week 50)
1,610
12-14-2026 (Week 51)
1,470
12-21-2026 (Week 52)
1,050
12-28-2026 (Week 53)
1,610
01-04-2027 (Week 01)
1,610
01-11-2027 (Week 02)
1,610
01-18-2027 (Week 03)
1,610
01-25-2027 (Week 04)
1,610
02-01-2027 (Week 05)
1,610
02-08-2027 (Week 06)
1,610
02-15-2027 (Week 07)
0
02-22-2027 (Week 08)
0
03-01-2027 (Week 09)
0
03-08-2027 (Week 10)
0
03-15-2027 (Week 11)
0
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04-05-2027 (Week 14)
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Tomentosa, also known as Panda Plant or Pussy Ears, is an evergreen succulent native to Madagascar. Furry ovate green leaves are spotted brown at the tips, and the whole plant has a bushy habit of 18-24" at maturity. It can offer stalks up to 3' with flowers in spring, although this variety is typically grown primarily for foliage, especially indoors where it rarely flowers. This summer-dormant species excels as a houseplant or in zone 9-11 as an ornamental addition to a xeriscape or outdoor container. In cold climates, bring containers indoors over the winter. Tomentosa needs little maintenance or water to flourish in full sun or bright indirect light. This plant is a low-maintenance, unique addition to any collection.
Tomentosa Selling Tips
Sell Tomentosa to customers looking for a low-maintenance succulent as a gift, for a rock garden, or to add to a houseplant collection. Panda Plant offers furry green leaves with brown spots at the edges. While it rarely flowers as a houseplant, occasional blooms atop 3' tall stalks occur outdoors in zone 9-11. Showy succulent foliage has a shrubby habit of 18-24" tall, excelling in the landscape in warm climates or as a houseplant in full sun or bright indirect light with little water. Create unique texture and color contrasts by planting Tomentosa alongside Berhartii and Marnieriana.
Coach Your Customer
1. Plant in well-draining peat, sand, and perlite mixture in full or partial sun. Direct afternoon sunlight can burn the leaves of this plant.
2. Water thoroughly and allow the soil to dry completely before watering again.
3. Bring outdoor containers indoors for the winter in cold climates.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Tomentosa, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container, three plugs per 1-gallon container, or 4-5 plugs per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained mix of peat, sand, and perlite with a pH of 5.6-6.2, EC (2:1) of .50-.75, low feed (100-150 ppm N), daytime temperatures of 68-85, and nighttime temperatures of 60-75. Pinching may promote branching but will delay finishing time. Supply 5,000-7,500 foot candles of light. Water thoroughly and then allow the soil to dry completely before watering again. With no overwatering, any disease is rare among this plant. You may see aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites.
Flowering
This plant rarely flowers indoors and is primarily grown for foliage. Outdoors, occasional flowers on 3' stalks.
Pinching
Pinching can promote branching but delays finish time.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow around the base of each plant and to allow sunlight to penetrate to the soil level.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
You may see aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to disease. Do not overwater. Allow the soil to dry out completely between watering.
Planting Tomentosa Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container, three per 6-inch or 8-inch container, or 4-5 liners per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained mix of peat, sand, and perlite and completely bury the ellepot in the center or equally spaced in the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Kalanchoe Tomentosa Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
6-8 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
10-12 Weeks
Color
Rarely blooms
Habit
Upright
Height
Inch
Light
Bright, Bright Indirect/Filtered, Full Sun
Minimum Temp
60
Perennial Zone
9-11
Water Needs
Light
Patented Plant
No
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