Solved Kalanchoe tomentosa aka Panda Plant, Pussy Ears or Rabbit Ears

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  1. mommaperidot

    mommaperidot Apprentice Gardener

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    have no idea what it is?
    its slightly furry soft and my children have named it rabbit ears! 2014-07-30-135333.jpg
     
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    It`s obviously a succulent, an expert will be along soon. :love30:
     
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      It shall be known as squishy, and it shall be your squishy.
       
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        I should know this, I used to have one but the name escapes me. I remember the leaves fell off mine... :(
         
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        No its has little brown spots on the ends of the leaves and down each side also .
         
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        :) Hi mommaperidot and welcome to GC.

        Your plant is a Kalanchoe tomentosa aka Panda Plant, Pussy Ears or Rabbit Ears so your children are correct! :dbgrtmb:

        It is not to be confused with the Bunny Ear plant ... Opuntia microdasys ...


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        I have both. :cool:

         
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