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Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Black Tie'

Also Known As

  • Panda Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Black Tie' plant details

Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Black Tie' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, chocolate and white foliage. 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 'Black Tie'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, chocolate and white
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 24 IN tall
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Black Tie'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Easy to care for, easy to love! 'Black Tie' has aqua gray furry foliage edged in the deepest shade of chocolate brown. Plants grow to about 2' tall and 18" wide, but can be pinched back if less height is desired. Like most succulent plants grow in a soil that quickly drains. Shipping 4" pots.

Gardening facts about Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Black Tie' plant

How to Grow Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Black Tie'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • blue
    • chocolate
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy

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