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About Kalanchoe and Chrysanthemum


About Chrysanthemum and Kalanchoe


What is

Life Span
Annual or Biennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub   
Shrubs   

Origin
Not Available   
Asia, Northeastern Europe   

Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii   
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold   

Number of Varieties
117   
39
13   
99+

Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions   
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
3-9   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
9-2   

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   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
2.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
1.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Brown, Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Green, Sea Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Green, Sea 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   
Fall, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Not Available   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Well drained   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Neutral, Slightly Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Not Available   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Not Available   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction   
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist   
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather   

In Summer
Moderate   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Neutral, Slightly Acidic   

Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained   
Well drained   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Not Available   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure   
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots   

Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch   
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes   

Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil   
Drought   

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   
Yes   

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   
No   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
No   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies   
Butterflies   

Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing   
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets   
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   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles   
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits   
Leaves   

Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant   
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'   
Chrysanthemums   

Common Name
Kalanchoe   
Chrysanths   

In Hindi
Kalanchoe   
Chrysanthemums   

In German
Kalanchoe   
Chrysanthemen   

In French
Kalanchoe   
Chrysanthèmes   

In Spanish
Kalanchoe   
Crisantemos   

In Greek
Kalanchoe   
χρυσάνθεμα   

In Portuguese
Kalanchoe   
Crisântemos   

In Polish
Kalanchoe   
Chryzantemy   

In Latin
Kalanchoe   
Chrysanthemums   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Angiosperms   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Rosales   
Asterales   

Family
Crassulaceae   
Asteraceae   

Genus
Kalanchoe   
Chrysanthemum   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Anthemideae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
117   
99+
50   
99+

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Properties of Kalanchoe and Chrysanthemum

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

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Season and Care of Kalanchoe and Chrysanthemum

Season and care of Kalanchoe and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Kalanchoe and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kalanchoe season is Not Available and Chrysanthemum season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.

Kalanchoe and Chrysanthemum Physical Information

Kalanchoe and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Kalanchoe and Chrysanthemum are as follows:

Care of Kalanchoe and Chrysanthemum

Care of Kalanchoe and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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