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Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Brownie'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 6"-18"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Brownie' plant details

Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Brownie' is a broadleaf evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, bronze, chocolate, variegated and white foliage. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Brownie'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, bronze, chocolate, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Brownie'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Kalanchoe tomentosa ‘Brownie’ is an unique variety in the Panda Plant family, known for its felted texture. Forms a dense, upright bush of oblong, grey-green to chocolate leaves with bright scarlet margins. Dark spots line the edges of the hairy succulent foliage. Clusters of yellow-green flowers bloom on tall stems above the foliage. Over time, this succulent will form a woody stem with clumping branches.

Gardening facts about Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Brownie' plant

How to Grow Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Brownie'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • bronze
    • blue
    • chocolate
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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