Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Herbs
Origin
Not Available
Eastern Africa
Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Plant grows in water
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
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 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
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
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
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Beautification, Hanging Basket, 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
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Kalanchoe
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Kalanchoe
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Kalanchoe
Blue Lotus
In French
Kalanchoe
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Kalanchoe
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Kalanchoe
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Kalanchoe
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Kalanchoe
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Kalanchoe
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Nymphaeales
Family
Crassulaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Kalanchoe and Blue Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Kalanchoe and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Kalanchoe and Blue Lotus. Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Kalanchoe does not have fragrant flowers. Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like breathing problems and sneezing and Blue Lotus 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 Blue Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kalanchoe and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Kalanchoe and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Kalanchoe and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kalanchoe season is Not Available and Blue Lotus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kalanchoe and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Kalanchoe and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Kalanchoe and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Kalanchoe and Blue Lotus
Care of Kalanchoe and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure and Blue Lotus 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 Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.