Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Grass
Origin
Not Available
Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
Grassland, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Burgundy, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Pink, Tan, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs less watering
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
Loam, Sand
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
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Disease free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
MELINIS nerviglumis
Common Name
Kalanchoe
Ruby Grass, Zizka
In German
Kalanchoe
Zizka
In French
Kalanchoe
Zizka
In Spanish
Kalanchoe
Zizka
In Portuguese
Kalanchoe
Zizka
In Polish
Kalanchoe
Zizka
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paniceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Properties of Kalanchoe and Zizka
Wondering what are the properties of Kalanchoe and Zizka? We provide you with everything About Kalanchoe and Zizka. Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns and Zizka doesn't have thorns. Also Kalanchoe does not have fragrant flowers. Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like breathing problems and sneezing and Zizka 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 Zizka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kalanchoe and Zizka
Season and care of Kalanchoe and Zizka is important to know. While considering everything about Kalanchoe and Zizka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kalanchoe season is Not Available and Zizka season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Zizka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Zizka is Acidic, Neutral.
Kalanchoe and Zizka Physical Information
Kalanchoe and Zizka physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kalanchoe and Zizka are as follows:
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Zizka flower color: Burgundy, Pink and Rose
- Zizka leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Kalanchoe and Zizka
Care of Kalanchoe and Zizka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure and Zizka pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Zizka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.