Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Not Available
Australia, South America
Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Compound
Plant Season
Not Available
Early Spring
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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 pH
Not Available
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
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
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Kalanchoe
Elderberry
In Hindi
Kalanchoe
Elderberry
In German
Kalanchoe
Holunderbeere
In French
Kalanchoe
Sureau
In Spanish
Kalanchoe
Saúco
In Greek
Kalanchoe
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Kalanchoe
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Kalanchoe
Bez czarny
In Latin
Kalanchoe
Elderberry
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kalanchoe and Elderberry
Season and care of Kalanchoe and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Kalanchoe and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kalanchoe season is Not Available and Elderberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Kalanchoe and Elderberry Physical Information
Kalanchoe and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Kalanchoe and Elderberry are as follows:
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Kalanchoe and Elderberry
Care of Kalanchoe and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.