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About Kalanchoe and Splendid Hibiscus


About Splendid Hibiscus and Kalanchoe


What is

Life Span
Annual or Biennial   
Annual and Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub   
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree   

Origin
Not Available   
Eastern Australia   

Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
117   
39
Not Available   

Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions   
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
9-15   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
21,22   

Habit
Not Available   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
600.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
7.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green, Light Green, Not Available   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Green, Not Available   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Green, Light Green, Not Available   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin   
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes   

Thorns
Not Available   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Not Available   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Not Available   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Not Available   
Yes   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction   
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist   
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry   

In Summer
Moderate   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Not Available   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure   
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers   
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms   

Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch   
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies   

Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Edible Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

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   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Not Available   
No   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
No   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies   
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing   
no allergic reactions   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets   
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing   

Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone   
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Very little waste   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles   
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits   
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves   

Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant   
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'   
Hibiscus splendens   

Common Name
Kalanchoe   
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood   

In Hindi
Kalanchoe   
Splendid Hibiscus   

In German
Kalanchoe   
Splendid Hibiscus   

In French
Kalanchoe   
Splendid Hibiscus   

In Spanish
Kalanchoe   
Hibiscus Splendid   

In Greek
Kalanchoe   
Splendid Hibiscus   

In Portuguese
Kalanchoe   
Hibiscus Splendid   

In Polish
Kalanchoe   
Splendid hibiskusa   

In Latin
Kalanchoe   
egregiam Hibiscus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Angiosperms   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Rosales   
Malvales   

Family
Crassulaceae   
Malvaceae   

Genus
Kalanchoe   
Hibiscus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Hibisceae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Malvoideae   

Number of Species
117   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Kalanchoe and Splendid Hibiscus

Wondering what are the properties of Kalanchoe and Splendid Hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Kalanchoe and Splendid Hibiscus. Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns and Splendid Hibiscus doesn't have thorns. Also Kalanchoe does not have fragrant flowers. Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like breathing problems and sneezing and Splendid Hibiscus 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 Splendid Hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Kalanchoe and Splendid Hibiscus

Season and care of Kalanchoe and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Kalanchoe and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kalanchoe season is Not Available and Splendid Hibiscus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.

Kalanchoe and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information

Kalanchoe and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Kalanchoe and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:

Care of Kalanchoe and Splendid Hibiscus

Care of Kalanchoe and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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