Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 10
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Coral
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Verticillium Wilt
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas, Shallow soil
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
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, 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
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
PAPAVER nudicaule
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Iceland Poppy
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
आइसलैंड पोस्ता
Kalanchoe
In German
Islandmohn
Kalanchoe
In French
pavot d'Islande
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
amapola de Islandia
Kalanchoe
In Greek
Ισλανδία παπαρούνας
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
papoila de Islândia
Kalanchoe
In Polish
Iceland Poppy
Kalanchoe
In Latin
Iceland Poppy
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Papaveraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Not Available
Properties of Iceland Poppy and Kalanchoe
Wondering what are the properties of Iceland Poppy and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Iceland Poppy and Kalanchoe. Iceland Poppy doesn't have thorns and Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns. Also Iceland Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Iceland Poppy has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Iceland Poppy and Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Iceland Poppy and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Iceland Poppy and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Iceland Poppy and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iceland Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Kalanchoe season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Iceland Poppy is Loam and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Iceland Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Iceland Poppy and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Iceland Poppy and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Iceland Poppy height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Iceland Poppy and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Iceland Poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Coral
Iceland Poppy leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Iceland Poppy and Kalanchoe
Care of Iceland Poppy and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iceland Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Iceland Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.