Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Mareer, Manjak
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Very little waste
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Kalanchoe
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Kalanchoe
Cordia subcordata
In German
Kalanchoe
Cordia subcordata
In French
Kalanchoe
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Kalanchoe
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Kalanchoe
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Kalanchoe
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Kalanchoe
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Kalanchoe
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Kalanchoe and Kou
Wondering what are the properties of Kalanchoe and Kou? We provide you with everything About Kalanchoe and Kou. Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns and Kou doesn't have thorns. Also Kalanchoe does not have fragrant flowers. Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like breathing problems and sneezing and Kou 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 Kou and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kalanchoe and Kou
Season and care of Kalanchoe and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Kalanchoe and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kalanchoe season is Not Available and Kou season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kalanchoe and Kou Physical Information
Kalanchoe and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Kalanchoe and Kou are as follows:
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Kalanchoe and Kou
Care of Kalanchoe and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.