Kalanchoe tomentosa

Panda Plant (Kalanchoe tomentosa) is a houseplant in the Crassulaceae family, native to BR. It is a bright indirect-light species that thrives between 2500 and 8000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 14 days, temperatures of 12–30°C, and about 30% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is toxic to dogs and cats; reported symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal heart rhythm (cardiac glycosides), weakness. It is also known as Panda Plant.

ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination

Toxic to Dogs? YES (Toxic)

Toxic to Cats? YES (Toxic)

Clinical Symptoms:

Vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal heart rhythm (cardiac glycosides), weakness.

Quantitative Care Thresholds

Light Level Profile Bright Indirect

Minimum Light Requirement 2500 Lux

Maximum Light Tolerance 8000 Lux

Watering Frequency Every 14 Days

Temperature Envelope 12°C – 30°C

Ideal Ambient Humidity 30% RH

Taxonomic & Field Verification

GBIF Usage Key 4198346

Native Biogeographical Range BR; C-Madagascar; Dominican Republic [I]; Haiti [I]; Global; Madagascar; TW

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