SPECIMEN NO. #29 ⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS Family: Crassulaceae

Kalanchoe tomentosa

Common Name: Panda Plant

Kalanchoe tomentosa (Panda Plant) botanical field specimen photograph

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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