Plant library · kalanchoe-tomentosa
Panda Plant
Kalanchoe tomentosa
Toxic to cats and dogs
A fuzzy, silver-leaved succulent with brown-edged 'ears'. Water thoroughly then let it dry out completely; bright light keeps it compact. Toxic to pets like all kalanchoes.
Toxicity
Toxic Can be serious
Signs, in the ASPCA's words
Vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal heart rhythm (rare).
Toxic Can be serious
Signs, in the ASPCA's words
Vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal heart rhythm (rare).
Source — ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, toxic and non-toxic plant list; read from this species' own page
Pet-safety information is a general guide from the ASPCA's toxic-plant database and covers cats and dogs only. "If eaten" summarises the symptoms ASPCA lists for that plant; how an animal actually reacts depends on how much it ate and on the animal. It isn't exhaustive, isn't veterinary advice, and individual animals vary — never rely on it as the sole basis for a decision about your pet. If you think your pet has eaten a harmful plant, contact a vet immediately.
Care
- WaterEvery 14–21 days
- LightBright, indirect
- HumidityLow humidity
- Temperature15–27 °C
The same interval the Sabz app schedules reminders from. In autumn and winter the app stretches it; see houseplants in autumn.
Common problems
- Mushy, translucent leaves — overwatering — Root rot →
- Stretched, pale growth — too little light
- Dropping leaves — over- or under-watered — Dropping leaves →
In the app
Add a panda plant to Sabz and the watering interval above becomes a reminder, the toxicity verdict sits on the plant's own page, and when a leaf turns, the Check-up reads what you have actually logged to say why.
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