Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean
Not Available
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Habitat
Sandy areas
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Artichoke
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
Artichoke
Kalanchoe
In German
Artischocke
Kalanchoe
In French
Artichaut
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Kalanchoe
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Kalanchoe
In Polish
Karczoch
Kalanchoe
In Latin
cactus
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Anthophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Kalanchoe
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Kalanchoe. Artichoke has thorns and Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas. 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 Artichoke and Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Artichoke and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Kalanchoe season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Artichoke and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Artichoke and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Artichoke and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Artichoke and Kalanchoe
Care of Artichoke and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.