Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
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Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Kalanchoe
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Kalanchoe
Red Buckeye
In German
Kalanchoe
Red Buckeye
In French
Kalanchoe
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Kalanchoe
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Kalanchoe
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Kalanchoe
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Kalanchoe
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Kalanchoe
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Kalanchoe and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Kalanchoe and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Kalanchoe and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kalanchoe season is and Red Buckeye season is . The type of soil for Kalanchoe is and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kalanchoe is and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Kalanchoe and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Kalanchoe and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kalanchoe and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Care of Kalanchoe and Red Buckeye
Care of Kalanchoe and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.