Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual or Biennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Flowering Plants, Shrub
  
Origin
Europe, Northern America
  
Not Available
  
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
  
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
  
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
  
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Oval with toothed margin
  
Thorns
No
  
Not Available
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Not Available
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
  
Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Not Available
  
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
  
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Bees, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
  
breathing problems, sneezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification, Bouquets
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for insects, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
  
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Bark, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
Syringa
  
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
  
Common Name
Lilac
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Hindi
बकाइन
  
Kalanchoe
  
In German
Flieder
  
Kalanchoe
  
In French
lilas
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Spanish
lila
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Greek
πασχαλιά
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Portuguese
lilás
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Polish
liliowy
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Latin
lilac
  
Kalanchoe
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Oleaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Syringa
  
Kalanchoe
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Oleeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lilacs and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Lilacs and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Kalanchoe season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Lilacs and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Lilacs and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lilacs and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lilacs and Kalanchoe
Care of Lilacs and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.