Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
MANFREDA virginica
Common Name
Kalanchoe
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
Kalanchoe
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
In German
Kalanchoe
amerikanischen Aloe
In French
Kalanchoe
américaine Aloe
In Spanish
Kalanchoe
Americana Aloe
In Greek
Kalanchoe
Αμερικανός Αλόη
In Portuguese
Kalanchoe
americano Aloe
In Polish
Kalanchoe
Amerykański Aloe
In Latin
Kalanchoe
American Aloe
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agavoideae
Properties of Kalanchoe and American Aloe
Wondering what are the properties of Kalanchoe and American Aloe? We provide you with everything About Kalanchoe and American Aloe. Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns and American Aloe doesn't have thorns. Also Kalanchoe does not have fragrant flowers. Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like breathing problems and sneezing and American Aloe has allergic reactions like breathing problems and sneezing. 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 Kalanchoe and American Aloe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kalanchoe and American Aloe
Season and care of Kalanchoe and American Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Kalanchoe and American Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kalanchoe season is Not Available and American Aloe season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for American Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kalanchoe and American Aloe Physical Information
Kalanchoe and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Kalanchoe and American Aloe are as follows:
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
- American Aloe leaf color: Green
Care of Kalanchoe and American Aloe
Care of Kalanchoe and American Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure and American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.