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title: "How to water a Panda Plant (Kalanchoe tomentosa)"
description: "Learn when to water your Panda Plant (Kalanchoe tomentosa) and how to use top, bottom, and water bath watering methods, preventing root rot."
url: "https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/kalanchoetomentosa"
published: "2025-11-20T08:44:40.881Z"
modified: "2026-10-06T10:08:57.652Z"
author: "Planta"
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# How to water a Panda Plant (Kalanchoe tomentosa)

## How to water

All of the soil should be dry before watering again. If the soil still is moist you risk giving the plant too much water and it can rot.

**If the soil is moist - snooze this action, we will remind you again in 2 days.**

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## Water over the soil

1. Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap
2. Try to avoid getting water on the stems and leaves
3. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes
4. If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water
5. If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

> Panda plants hates soil and pots without proper drainage so always make sure that your Panda plant dries up fast and properly between each watering  
> — Planta tip

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## Bottom watering

1. Fill the plant tray with water
2. Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray
3. Wait for about 10 minutes
4. Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray
5. If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray
6. Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

### Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

## Water bath

1. Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water
2. Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water
3. The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped
4. Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off
5. Put the plant back in the cachepot or on the tray
6. After 1 hour, check that the plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

## Häufig gestellte Fragen

### How do I know when my Panda Plant needs water?

Wait until all of the soil is completely dry before watering your Panda Plant again. Watering when the soil is still moist can lead to root rot.

### Is bottom watering sufficient for my Panda Plant's hydration?

Bottom watering helps the soil absorb water, but it will not wash away salts and other minerals. Therefore, you should also water over the soil occasionally.

### How can I prevent overwatering my Panda Plant?

To prevent overwatering, ensure the soil dries completely between waterings and use pots with proper drainage. Never let your plant sit in collected water after watering.

### What is a water bath for plants?

A water bath involves submerging the plant's pot in lukewarm water until the stem starts, ensuring all soil is covered. Wait until bubbling stops, then lift the pot to drain excess water.

## How to bottom water a Panda Plant

1. Fill the plant tray with water.
2. Make sure the soil is in contact with the water in the tray.
3. Wait for about 10 minutes.
4. Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water.
5. If the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray.
6. If the soil is still dry, add more water to the tray.
7. Wait 20 more minutes before removing any excess water.

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