Life Span
Annual or Biennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
  
Tree
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
  
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
  
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
  
Hills, Moist Soils
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
2,133.60 cm
  
20
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Yellow, Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
Not Available
  
No
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
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
  
Soil Drainage
Not Available
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
  
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
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
  
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
  
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
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
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
  
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
  
Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Very little waste
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
  
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
  
Bark, Leaves, Sap
  
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
  
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
  
Common Name
Kalanchoe
  
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
  
In Hindi
Kalanchoe
  
काले बर्च वृक्ष
  
In German
Kalanchoe
  
Schwarze Birke
  
In French
Kalanchoe
  
Noir Bouleau
  
In Spanish
Kalanchoe
  
Negro del árbol de abedul
  
In Greek
Kalanchoe
  
Μαύρο Birch Tree
  
In Portuguese
Kalanchoe
  
Bétula Preto
  
In Polish
Kalanchoe
  
Czarny Brzoza
  
In Latin
Kalanchoe
  
Niger Caerulus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Angiosperms
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Crassulaceae
  
Betulaceae
  
Genus
Kalanchoe
  
Betula
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Kalanchoe and Black Birch
Season and care of Kalanchoe and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Kalanchoe and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kalanchoe season is Not Available and Black Birch season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Kalanchoe and Black Birch Physical Information
Kalanchoe and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Kalanchoe and Black Birch are as follows:
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Kalanchoe and Black Birch
Care of Kalanchoe and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.