Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water frequently, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Remove branches
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Kalanchoe
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
Kalanchoe
Baobab
In German
Kalanchoe
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Kalanchoe
Baobab
In Spanish
Kalanchoe
Baobab
In Greek
Kalanchoe
Baobab
In Portuguese
Kalanchoe
baobá
In Polish
Kalanchoe
Baobab
In Latin
Kalanchoe
Baobab
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Bombacaceae
Genus
Kalanchoe
Adansonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bombacoideae
Properties of Kalanchoe and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Kalanchoe and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Kalanchoe and Baobab. Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Kalanchoe does not have fragrant flowers. Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like breathing problems and sneezing and Baobab 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 Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kalanchoe and Baobab
Season and care of Kalanchoe and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Kalanchoe and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kalanchoe season is Not Available and Baobab season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kalanchoe and Baobab Physical Information
Kalanchoe and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Kalanchoe and Baobab are as follows:
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Kalanchoe and Baobab
Care of Kalanchoe and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.