The panda plant (botanical name: kalanchoe tomentosa) is a fairly easy succulent plant species to care for and maintain a species grown for it’s interesting furry and velvet like leaves that kind of look like cats ears. This native to Madagascar species from the kalanchoe genus makes a nice addition to any succulent plant collection, grown indoors. The panda plant being a succulent type species grows thick leaves for water storage purposes, which means watering less often for the grower. These leaves are covered in tiny hairs that give the plant a velvety look and feel.