Kalanchoe tomentosa ‘Chocolate Soldier’, also known as “chocolate panda plant,” is a charming succulent much loved for its soft, velvety foliage. Its thick leaves, covered in a fine silvery down, feature brown to chocolate-colored borders that give it a unique and warm appearance. The more light it receives, the more pronounced the chocolate borders will be. Avoid misting the plant, as the down retains moisture and can cause spotting.
Warning! Risk of toxicity if ingested.
- Family: Crassulaceae.
- Origin: Madagascar
- Watering:
- Summer: Allow half of the soil to dry out between waterings.
- Spring - Autumn - Winter: Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: Low.
- Soil type: Dry and well-draining.
- Avoid leaving water in the saucer.
- Light: Moderate
- Orientation: East, west, or 1m from a south-facing window
- Growth: Slow.
- Temperature:
- never below 10ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
