Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loamy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loamy
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
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
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
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
Malus sylvestris
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
European crab apple
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
european crab apple
Kalanchoe
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Kalanchoe
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Kalanchoe
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Kalanchoe
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Kalanchoe
In Latin
european crab apple
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
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Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of European Crab Apple and Kalanchoe
Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Kalanchoe. European Crab Apple has thorns and Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns. Also European Crab Apple does not have fragrant flowers. European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems and Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems. 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 European Crab Apple and Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Kalanchoe
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Kalanchoe season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
European Crab Apple and Kalanchoe Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Kalanchoe are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of European Crab Apple and Kalanchoe
Care of European Crab Apple and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.