Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Vines
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
United States, Mexico
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
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Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Vine/Liana
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Not Available
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Growth Rate
Very Fast
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Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
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
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Yes
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Not Available
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
Kalanchoe
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Kalanchoe
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Kalanchoe
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Kalanchoe
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Kalanchoe
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Kalanchoe
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
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Subfamily
Not Available
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Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Kalanchoe season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Boston Ivy and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Boston Ivy and Kalanchoe
Care of Boston Ivy and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.