Panda Plant Plant Care
Kalanchoe rhombopilosa Mannoni & Boiteau
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Kalanchoe rhombopilosa is a species of succulent plant in the family Crassulaceae. It is endemic to southwest Itampolo, Madagascar.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect to full sun
60–85°F
30–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Panda Plant?
Water Panda Plant every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to full sun. It prefers temperatures of 60–85°F (16–29°C) and 30–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Panda Plant Native To?
What Is the Panda Plant?
Panda Plant (Kalanchoe rhombopilosa) belongs to the Crassulaceae family within the Kalanchoe genus. Panda Plant is native to southwest Itampolo, Madagascar. Panda Plant is also known as Kalanchoe.
Panda Plant displays a compact, bushy succulent growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Panda Plant produces small, colorful clusters of tubular flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Panda Plant?
Kalanchoe rhombopilosa requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Panda Plant Need?
Panda Plant thrives in bright indirect to full sun. Avoid placing Panda Plant in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Panda Plant Prefer?
Kalanchoe rhombopilosa grows best at temperatures of 60–85°F. Panda Plant prefers humidity levels of 30–60%.
Temperature
60–85°F
Humidity
30–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Panda Plant?
Well-draining succulent mix with perlite and sand. Good drainage is essential for Panda Plant to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Panda Plant?
Feed Panda Plant every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Panda Plant?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Panda Plant?
Panda Plant can be propagated through stem cuttings, leaf cuttings, offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to kalanchoe plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Panda Plant Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Panda Plant?
Panda Plant is susceptible to aphids, mealybugs, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Panda Plant Need?
Panda Plant grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Panda Plant is native to southwest Itampolo, Madagascar. In cooler regions, grow Panda Plant as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Panda Plant is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Kalanchoe genus — compare its care with other Kalanchoe species on PlantoScan.
Kalanchoe is part of the Crassulaceae plant family — browse all Crassulaceae genera and species.
Panda Plant thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Kalanchoe Species
Other Kalanchoe species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Kalanchoe rhombopilosa Mannoni & Boiteau, family Crassulaceae (first published in Notul. Syst. (Paris) 13: 153 (1947)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Panda Plant is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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