![]() Photo from my book, Designing with Succulents (2nd ed.) Kalanchoe beharensis (felt bush, Napoleon's hat). Kalanchoe tomentosa (panda plant) is one of "Ten Terrific Colorful Succulents" I show in a presentation, above, at Roger's Gardens nursery. See panda plant in my "terrific succulents" video See us at the nursery making plant selections, and watch how they came together in the video: How to Pair Succulents with Hanging Pots (5:45). This Kalanchoe tomentosa graces a hanging pot by Alicia Iraclides of Potted Arts. Golden brown cultivars of Kalanchoe tomentosa provide a similar effect in warmer-toned pots. Silvery-blue panda plant-the most common of the fuzzies-is a go-to succulent when I want to repeat a container's blue-gray hue. See how, step-by-step, on this site's Kalanchoe page.Ībove: Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Chocolate Soldier' repeats aspects of a one-of-a-kind art pot. ![]() Fuzzy kalanchoes typically need refreshing sooner or later. The Kalanchoe tomentosa in the photo above is getting a bit leggy-meaning rosettes perch atop denuded stems. I love the color and texture repetition of this pot pairing, don't you? One small nursery plant, after a year's growth, will yield three or more cuttings you can use to start new plants. Kalanchoe tomentosa (panda plant) and its cultivars are among the easiest succulents to grow and excellent for beginners. Why the fuzz?įine hairs help to shade the plant, deflect the sun's ultraviolet rays, keep pests away, and lessen moisture loss.Ībove: Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Teddy Bear' is an Altman Plants introduction. If you're buying online, your best bet is Mountain Crest Gardens (affiliate link).Ībove: Snow White panda plant ( Kalanchoe eriophylla) is a diminutive novelty succulent useful for adding interest to container gardens. If you're in Southern CA, see my list of succulent specialty nurseries. A desirable one I saw on the Laguna Beach garden tour (want!).Treelike, tricky-to-grow Kalanchoe beharensis (felt bush).Golden-brown 'Chocolate Soldier' and 'Teddy Bear'.Silvery-blue Kalanchoe tomentosa (shown above).Most make good gifts for kids and adults alike. Their pet-me texture is striking in contrast with smoother leaves and glossy pot glazes. Tomentose (fuzzy) kalanchoes thrive in pots, and look good solo or combined with crassulas, sedums and other small succulents. Brown dashes along leaf margins suggested the stitches of a plush toy.įace pot of Kalanchoe tomentosa (panda plant) at the Children's garden at the San Diego Botanic Garden. When backlit, velvety, fingerlike leaves glowed. It proved as photogenic as it was pettable. The first time I saw a fuzzy kalanchoe, of course I had to touch it. I've included important tips to ensure your success with them. I'm eager to share with you my fondness for fuzzy kalanchoes! The varieties and design uses of these unusual succulents are diverse and wonderful.
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