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Identifying a "Teddy Bear" Plant (Kalanchoe tomentosa)

Your description matches Kalanchoe tomentosa (Panda Plant): fuzzy, jade‑shaped leaves with red undersides, trailing habit. Treat it like a cactus—bright light, sandy cactus soil, very little water, and fertilizer once a year. If the linked photo doesn't match, send a picture for confirmation.

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