Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Common Name
Kalanchoe
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
In Hindi
Kalanchoe
फर्न पाइन
In German
Kalanchoe
Fern Pinien
In French
Kalanchoe
pin Fern
In Spanish
Kalanchoe
pino helecho
In Greek
Kalanchoe
Fern πεύκο
In Portuguese
Kalanchoe
pinho Fern
In Polish
Kalanchoe
Fern sosna
In Latin
Kalanchoe
Fern pinus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Podocarpaceae
Genus
Kalanchoe
Afrocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Properties of Kalanchoe and Fern Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Kalanchoe and Fern Pine? We provide you with everything About Kalanchoe and Fern Pine. Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns and Fern Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Kalanchoe does not have fragrant flowers. Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like breathing problems and sneezing and Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kalanchoe and Fern Pine
Season and care of Kalanchoe and Fern Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Kalanchoe and Fern Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kalanchoe season is Not Available and Fern Pine season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Kalanchoe and Fern Pine Physical Information
Kalanchoe and Fern Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kalanchoe and Fern Pine are as follows:
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
- Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Kalanchoe and Fern Pine
Care of Kalanchoe and Fern Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure and Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.