Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Not Available
Types
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purplish-black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
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
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Pectin
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
ARONIA melanocarpa
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Black Chokeberry
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
Black Chokeberry Shrub
Kalanchoe
In German
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
Kalanchoe
In French
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
Kalanchoe
In Greek
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
Kalanchoe
In Polish
Krzew aronii
Kalanchoe
In Latin
Lichen Frutex
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Chokeberry and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Black Chokeberry and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Black Chokeberry and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kalanchoe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Black Chokeberry and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Black Chokeberry and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Black Chokeberry and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Black Chokeberry and Kalanchoe
Care of Black Chokeberry and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.