Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Not Available
Not Available
Types
Not available
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
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Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
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Flower Color
White
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Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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Fruit Color
Not Available
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Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
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Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
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Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
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Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Not Available
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Growth Rate
Slow
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Type of Soil
Not Available
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The pH of Soil
Not Available
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Soil Drainage
Not Available
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Bloom Time
Not Available
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Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
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Tolerances
Not Available
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
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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
Not Available
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Showy Fruit
Not Available
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Edible Fruit
Not Available
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Fragrant Flower
Not Available
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Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
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Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
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Showy Foliage
Not Available
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Showy Bark
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
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Invasive
Not Available
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Self-Sowing
Not Available
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Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
Nutrients
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Pachycereus pringlei
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
Cardon
Kalanchoe
In German
Cardon
Kalanchoe
In French
Cardon
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
Cardon
Kalanchoe
In Greek
Cardon
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
Cardon
Kalanchoe
In Polish
Cardon
Kalanchoe
In Latin
Cardon
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Kalanchoe
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Properties of Cardon and Kalanchoe
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Kalanchoe. Cardon has thorns and Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Cardon and Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Cardon and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Kalanchoe season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Cardon and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Cardon and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Cardon and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cardon and Kalanchoe
Care of Cardon and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon 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 Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.