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About Kalanchoe and Brazilwood


About Brazilwood and Kalanchoe


What is

Life Span
Annual or Biennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub   
Tree   

Origin
Not Available   
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America   

Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
117   
39
Not Available   

Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions   
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
10-15   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
12-10   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H2, 24   

Habit
Not Available   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
610.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
670.00 cm   
31

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Yellow, Lemon yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Dark Salmon, Sienna   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin   
Pinnate   

Thorns
Not Available   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Not Available   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Medium   

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 Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter   

Repeat Bloomer
Not Available   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought, Salt   

Care

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   
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil   

In Summer
Moderate   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

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   

Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure   
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

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, Salt   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Not Available   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Not Available   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Not Available   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Not Available   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Not Available   
No   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
No   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies   
Butterflies   

Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing   
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling   

Benefits

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, Windbreak   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles   
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds   

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

Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant   
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'   
CAESALPINIA echinata   

Common Name
Kalanchoe   
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood   

In Hindi
Kalanchoe   
Brazilwood Tree   

In German
Kalanchoe   
Brasil Baum   

In French
Kalanchoe   
Brazilwood Arbre   

In Spanish
Kalanchoe   
Árbol de palo de brasil   

In Greek
Kalanchoe   
brazilwood Δέντρο   

In Portuguese
Kalanchoe   
Árvore de pau-brasil   

In Polish
Kalanchoe   
brazylijskich Drzewo   

In Latin
Kalanchoe   
Brazilwood ligno   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Angiosperms   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Rosales   
Fabales   

Family
Crassulaceae   
Fabaceae   

Genus
Kalanchoe   
Caesalpinia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Caesalpinieae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Caesalpinioideae   

Number of Species
117   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Kalanchoe and Brazilwood

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

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Season and Care of Kalanchoe and Brazilwood

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

Kalanchoe and Brazilwood Physical Information

Kalanchoe and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Kalanchoe and Brazilwood are as follows:

Care of Kalanchoe and Brazilwood

Care of Kalanchoe and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure and Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, 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 Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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