Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Perennial, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Madagascar, Not Available
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Hot climate regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
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
Sometimes
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Arthritis, Chest pain, Ear ache, Fever, Headache, Laxative, Leprosy, Small pox, Stomach spasms, Strengthen gums, Treating fever, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
KALANCHOE
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Kalanchoe Panda Plant, Panda Plant, Pussy Ears, Chocolate Soldier, Cocoon Plant, Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe, Plush Plant, White Lady, Panda-Bear Plant, Kalanchoe
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
पांडा संयंत्र
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Panda -Anlage
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
installation de Panda
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
planta de Panda
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
φυτό Panda
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
planta Panda
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Panda roślin
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Panda herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Saxifragales
Family
Rosaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Prunus
Widow's-thrill
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Kalanchoeae
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Sedoideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Panda Plant
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Panda Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Panda Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Panda Plant season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Panda Plant is Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Panda Plant is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Panda Plant Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Panda Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Panda Plant height is 45.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Panda Plant are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Panda Plant flower color: Yellow green
- Panda Plant leaf color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Care of Bird Cherry and Panda Plant
Care of Bird Cherry and Panda Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Panda Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Panda Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.