Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Not Available
Types
not available
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
silky cornel
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
Kinnikinnick
Kalanchoe
In German
Kinnikinnick
Kalanchoe
In French
Kinnikinnick
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
Kinnikinnick
Kalanchoe
In Greek
Kinnikinnick
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
Kinnikinnick
Kalanchoe
In Polish
Kinnikinnick
Kalanchoe
In Latin
Kinnikinnick
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Kinnikinnick and Kalanchoe
Wondering what are the properties of Kinnikinnick and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Kinnikinnick and Kalanchoe. Kinnikinnick doesn't have thorns and Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns. Also Kinnikinnick does not have fragrant flowers. Kinnikinnick has allergic reactions like Unknown and Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Kinnikinnick and Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kinnikinnick and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Kinnikinnick and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Kinnikinnick and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kinnikinnick season is Summer and Fall and Kalanchoe season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Kinnikinnick and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Kinnikinnick and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Kinnikinnick and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Kinnikinnick and Kalanchoe
Care of Kinnikinnick and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kinnikinnick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.