Kalanchoe tomentosa

Pussy Ears

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Compact succulent featuring thick, velvety grey-green leaves with distinct brown markings along the margins, commonly known as Pussy Ears.
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Plant Details

Common Name Pussy Ears
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Kalanchoe
Species Tomentosa
Origin Madagascar
Blooming Winter to Spring, tubular orange-red flowers in clusters
Leaf Color Grey-green with brown margins
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Cactus mix with high perlite or pumice content for drainage

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Watering

Water only when soil is bone dry, reduce frequency in winter dormancy, avoid wetting leaves

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Sunlight & Care

Needs bright light to maintain compact shape and color; direct sun preferred outdoors

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Fertilization

Dilute succulent fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Pinch growing tips to encourage bushiness, remove dead foliage

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 45%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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