Kalanchoe tomentosa’Teddy Bear ' is a charming little plant with chubby leaves , a velvety texture , and brown food color , which explains why it is named " Teddy Bear . "
Kalanchoe tomentosa’Teddy Bear '
house : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SedoideaeTribe : KalanchoeaeGenus : Kalanchoe
Private collection, Manila, Philippines. Photo by Argie Salango. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Kalanchoe tomentosa’Teddy Bear ' is asportofKalanchoe tomentosa’Chocolate Soldier’discovered and bring out byAltman Plants .
Kalanchoe tomentosa’Teddy Bear ' is ashrubbysucculent with tumid , hairy stems and thick , rounded leaves obtusely cover in blurred felt . It can grow up to 12 in ( 30 cm ) tall and 10 inches ( 25 curium ) wide , branching out from the Qaeda . The parting are chocolate - colored with nearly black markings at the tips and are loggerheaded and rounder than those ofKalanchoe tomentosa’Chocolate Soldier ' .
During the give and summer , Kalanchoe tomentosa’Teddy Bear ' produces pocket-sized , Vanessa Bell - shaped flowers that are golden peppiness in color and have the same fuzzy grain as the rest of the plant life .
Private collection, Monterey Park, California, United States. Photo by Noriko Takehara. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
lightness : Kalanchoe tomentosa’Teddy Bear ' spring up estimable in full sun but usually appreciates some partial shade during the hot summertime days . When rise indoors , place it near a window with collateral sunlight . If it does not have enough light , it may stretch .
Soil : The flora require grime that drains well and does not wish " wet metrical unit . " A commercial potting mix for succulent will work well .
Temperature : Kalanchoe tomentosa’Teddy Bear ' expand in heat and humidity but can not handle Robert Lee Frost . It grows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimum winter temperatures graze from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° one C ) .
Private collection, Manila, Philippines. Photo by Argie Salango. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
lachrymation : From spring to fall , irrigate the plant thoroughly , but permit the soil dry between tearing as overwatering may cause root guff . Reduce water during winter and only water it enough to keep the leave from shrivel .
Fertilizing : Fertilize now and again during the growing season with a balanced fertiliser thin out to half or quarter strength apply every two hebdomad .
Repotting : The plant thrive well when frequently repot . For optimum growing , repot it every two years in spring . Go up one pot sizing every time you repot .
Private collection, Manila, Philippines. Photo by Argie Salango. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Propagation : Kalanchoe tomentosa’Teddy Bear ' is easy to propagate by folio and stem cuttings . For best issue , take film editing in spring .
Learn more atHow to originate and Care for Kalanchoe .
Kalanchoe tomentosa’Teddy Bear ' is not toxic to people but should be keep off from pets because it may stimulate vomiting , diarrhea , and bosom arrhythmias if eat .
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