Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial, Shrubs
Origin
Not Available
Madagascar, Not Available
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Hot climate regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
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
Succulent
Small oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Not Available
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Leaf Cutting, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Arthritis, Chest pain, Ear ache, Fever, Headache, Laxative, Leprosy, Small pox, Stomach spasms, Strengthen gums, Treating fever, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
KALANCHOE
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Kalanchoe Panda Plant, Panda Plant, Pussy Ears, Chocolate Soldier, Cocoon Plant, Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe, Plush Plant, White Lady, Panda-Bear Plant, Kalanchoe
In Hindi
Cardon
पांडा संयंत्र
In German
Cardon
Panda -Anlage
In French
Cardon
installation de Panda
In Spanish
Cardon
planta de Panda
In Greek
Cardon
φυτό Panda
In Portuguese
Cardon
planta Panda
In Polish
Cardon
Panda roślin
In Latin
Cardon
Panda herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Widow's-thrill
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Kalanchoeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Sedoideae
Properties of Cardon and Panda Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Panda Plant? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Panda Plant. Cardon has thorns and Panda Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Panda Plant 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 Panda Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Panda Plant
Season and care of Cardon and Panda Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Panda Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Panda Plant season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Panda Plant is Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Panda Plant is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Cardon and Panda Plant Physical Information
Cardon and Panda Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Panda Plant height is 45.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Panda Plant are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Panda Plant flower color: Yellow green
- Panda Plant leaf color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Care of Cardon and Panda Plant
Care of Cardon and Panda Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Panda Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cardon 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.