Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Not Available
Central America, North America
Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
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 back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Aphids, Slugs
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
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Very little waste
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Kalanchoe
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Kalanchoe
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Kalanchoe
Wunderblume
In French
Kalanchoe
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Kalanchoe
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Kalanchoe
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Kalanchoe
Maravilha
In Polish
Kalanchoe
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Kalanchoe
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Kalanchoe
Mirabilis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Kalanchoe and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Kalanchoe and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Kalanchoe and Mirabilis Jalapa. Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns. Also Kalanchoe does not have fragrant flowers. Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like breathing problems and sneezing and Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kalanchoe and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Kalanchoe and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Kalanchoe and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kalanchoe season is Not Available and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Kalanchoe and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Kalanchoe and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Kalanchoe and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Kalanchoe and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Kalanchoe and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.