Kalanchoe, Chocolate Soldier, Panda Plant, Pussy Ears, Teddy Bear Plant 'Chocolate Soldier'

Mine were part of one of those multiple succulent planters you can get at the hardware store (Lowe's in my case), and I have to say I'm f...Read Moreascinated by the fuzziness and colour of this little kalancoe. I'll have to bring it in during the winters here, but it seems to be doing fine, otherwise. Only beef is that is hasn't kept to that compact form I was so drawn to and has gotten a tad leggy, despite being in full sun and left alone to weather out the drought of summer. I do water it, just to keep the other succulents in the pot alive. LOL.

I started growing Kalanchoe tomentosa 'Chocolate Soldier' in my garden in Escondido, CA zone 9b, in December of 2012. It bloomed for the ...Read Morefirst time in April 2013, a cluster of tubular flowers on top of a rather long bloom spike with the inner color being brown.