Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
China
Not Available
Types
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Habitat
Cold Regions, Wet lands
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Not Available
Botanical Name
PRUNUS armeniaca
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Apricot
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
खूबानी
Kalanchoe
In German
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
Kalanchoe
In French
Abricot or Abricotier
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
Albaricoque
Kalanchoe
In Greek
Βερύκοκκο
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
Apricot
Kalanchoe
In Polish
Morela
Kalanchoe
In Latin
Apricot
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Apricot and Kalanchoe
Wondering what are the properties of Apricot and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Apricot and Kalanchoe. Apricot doesn't have thorns and Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns. Also Apricot does not have fragrant flowers. Apricot has allergic reactions like Headache, Throat itching and Vomiting and Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like Headache, Throat itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Apricot and Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Apricot and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Apricot and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Apricot and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apricot season is Spring and Summer and Kalanchoe season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Apricot is Loam, Sand and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Apricot and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Apricot and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Apricot and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
Apricot leaf color: Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Apricot and Kalanchoe
Care of Apricot and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.