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Kalanchoe tomentosa
"Pussy Ears"



          From Madagascar, this fuzzy leaved succulent has a couple of forms. This one with the tan leaves with brown tips is called "Chocolate Soldier". Another variety with greyish leaves and black markings is called "Panda Plant" or "Pussy ears". They can grow to about 3 feet tall and produce greenish yellow flowers with red hairs.
     I put one of the "Pussy Ears" forms in the garden last year and it has done really well. I planted a "Chocolate Soldier" this year. Hopefully it will do as well. They seem to be a little more rot prone than "Pussy Ears"

All images and text are copyright 2006 D.S. Franges, unless otherwise noted.