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About Kalanchoe and Bird Cherry


About Bird Cherry and Kalanchoe


What is

Life Span
Annual or Biennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub   
Tree   

Origin
Not Available   
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea   

Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii   
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry   

Number of Varieties
117   
39
100   
99+

Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions   
Woodland Garden Canopy   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
3-8   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10   

Habit
Not Available   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
1,500.00 cm   
29

Minimum Width
Not Available   
600.00 cm   
37

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
White   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Purple, Black   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin   
Ovate   

Thorns
Not Available   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Spring   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Not Available   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Not Available   
Average   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
Not Available   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist   
Average Water Needs   

In Summer
Moderate   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Not Available   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure   
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers   
Apply 10-10-10 amount   

Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil   
Not Available   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Edible Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

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   
No   

Showy Bark
Not Available   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Not Available   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies   
Birds   

Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing   
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Very little waste   
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles   
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits   
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood   

Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant   
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Screening / Wind Break   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'   
PRUNUS padus   

Common Name
Kalanchoe   
Bird Cherry   

In Hindi
Kalanchoe   
सुंदार वृक्ष   

In German
Kalanchoe   
Vogel Kirschbaum   

In French
Kalanchoe   
Oiseau Cherry Tree   

In Spanish
Kalanchoe   
Pájaro Cerezo   

In Greek
Kalanchoe   
Bird Cherry Tree   

In Portuguese
Kalanchoe   
Árvore de cereja do pássaro   

In Polish
Kalanchoe   
Czeremcha drzewa   

In Latin
Kalanchoe   
Ave Ave ligno   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Angiosperms   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Rosales   
Rosales   

Family
Crassulaceae   
Rosaceae   

Genus
Kalanchoe   
Prunus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Acacieae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Prunoideae   

Number of Species
117   
99+
100   
99+

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Properties of Kalanchoe and Bird Cherry

Wondering what are the properties of Kalanchoe and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Kalanchoe and Bird Cherry. Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Kalanchoe does not have fragrant flowers. Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like breathing problems and sneezing and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Kalanchoe and Bird Cherry

Season and care of Kalanchoe and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Kalanchoe and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kalanchoe season is Not Available and Bird Cherry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Kalanchoe and Bird Cherry Physical Information

Kalanchoe and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Kalanchoe and Bird Cherry are as follows:

Care of Kalanchoe and Bird Cherry

Care of Kalanchoe and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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