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    Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Nigra'

    Also Known As

    • Kalanchoe tomentosa nigra
    • Panda Plant

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-36"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Nigra' plant details

    Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Nigra' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with apricot, blue, burgundy, chocolate, green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer green, purple and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Nigra'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen apricot, blue, burgundy, chocolate, green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: green, purple and yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, winter interest, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Nigra'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This striking, exotic looking plant with a unique, felted texture is a showstopper! Forms a dense, upright bush of oblong, gray-green leaves. Reddish brown spots line the edges of the hairy succulent foliage. Displays green-yellow, bell-shaped flowers tinged with purple. Panda plant is great in a seasonal container, or as an indoor houseplant. Prefers low humidity, a well-drained, humus-rich soil and infrequent waterings. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ plant from frost!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Very interesting, this succulent has upright rosettes of upward pointing, thick, grey leaves, felted in gray-white and tipped in orange, burgundy, and brown. Make it the taller element of an intriguing container ensemble to be sheltered in winter here in the Northwest. 6" to 1.5' T. Evergreen. Minimum temperature: 20 °F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Nigra' plant

    How to Grow Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Nigra'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • apricot
      • green
      • blue
      • burgundy
      • chocolate

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • green
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous
      • fuzzy

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