Kalanchoe also written Kalanchöe or Kalanchoë, is a genus of about 125 species of tropical, succulent flowering plants in the Family Crassulaceae.

The thick, soft, furry leaves give Kalanchoe tomentosa its common names, Panda Plant or Pussy Ears. The plump, rounded leaves are silvery green marked with reddish-brown edges. The “fur” is actually soft, fine hair that covers these succulent plants. In its native habitat, Panda Plant produces fuzzy, bell-shaped flowers in spring and summer. However, it rarely flowers indoors. Decorative year-round, it makes a beautiful addition to indoor succulent gardens. Like other succulent types, it stores water so it rarely needs watering. And like other types of succulents, Panda Plant is tolerant of dry air. It makes a good house plant for heated homes. Just give it plenty of light and it’ll thrive for many years.