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Botanical Specifications
☀️ Light Exposure
Bright indirect light
💧 Watering Cadence
When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
🌱 Substrate & Soil
Ships in nursery grower’s mix. Repot into a high-aeration potting substrate.
🪴 Grow Pot Size
Arrives in a 4" nursery grow pot.
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4" Plant (1pk/$2) ($6 Ship/15oz)
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Kalanchoe Tomentosa 'Chocolate Soldier' Succulent - 4" Pot
4" Plant (1pk/$2) ($6 Ship/15oz)
$24.00
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About This Botanical
Kalanchoe Tomentosa 'Chocolate Soldier'
A succulent with fuzzy, blue-green leaves rimmed in dark red or chocolate brown.
How to care for Kalanchoe Chocolate Soldier
- Light: bright light, including some direct sun. Leaf color is richest in bright light.
- Water: let the soil dry out fully between waterings. It stores water in its leaves, so overwatering is the main risk.
- Soil and pot: a fast-draining cactus or succulent mix, in a pot with drainage holes.
- Temperature: keep it above about 50°F and away from cold drafts.
Frequently asked questions
How to care for a kalanchoe plant indoors? Bright light, let the soil dry out fully between waterings, and use a fast-draining mix.Sources: Iowa State University Extension, How do I care for Kalanchoe?. This is genus-level guidance for Kalanchoe; the Chocolate Soldier variety is a fuzzy-leaved species, so verify the watering advice before publishing.
⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light
- • Water: When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
- • Mature size: 4" nursery grow pot; compact tabletop foliage.
- • Pet safety: Check this plant’s species-specific pet-safety guidance before placing it around pets. Verify with our Pet-Safe Checker.
- • Beginner-friendly: Care difficulty varies by plant. Follow the light, watering, and drainage guidance on this page.
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