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

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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