Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
  
Northern Africa
  
Types
not available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
  
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
7-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Ivory
  
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
White
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Olive, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
  
Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Unknown
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
  
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Container, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
  
ALOE vera
  
Common Name
silky cornel
  
Aloe vera, Korphad
  
In Hindi
Kinnikinnick
  
एलोविरा
  
In German
Kinnikinnick
  
Aloe Vera
  
In French
Kinnikinnick
  
Aloe vera
  
In Spanish
Kinnikinnick
  
Aloe vera
  
In Greek
Kinnikinnick
  
Αλόη
  
In Portuguese
Kinnikinnick
  
Aloe Vera
  
In Polish
Kinnikinnick
  
Aloes
  
In Latin
Kinnikinnick
  
Aloe Vera
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Cornaceae
  
Aloaceae
  
Genus
Cornus
  
Aloe
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Asphodeloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Kinnikinnick and Aloe Vera
Season and care of Kinnikinnick and Aloe Vera is important to know. While considering everything about Kinnikinnick and Aloe Vera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kinnikinnick season is Summer and Fall and Aloe Vera season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kinnikinnick and Aloe Vera Physical Information
Kinnikinnick and Aloe Vera physical information is very important for comparison. Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Kinnikinnick and Aloe Vera are as follows:
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aloe Vera flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Aloe Vera leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Kinnikinnick and Aloe Vera
Care of Kinnikinnick and Aloe Vera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kinnikinnick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aloe Vera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aloe Vera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.