Life Span
Annual
  
Annual or Biennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
  
Flowering Plants, Shrub
  
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
  
Not Available
  
Types
not available
  
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
not available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
  
Oval with toothed margin
  
Thorns
No
  
Not Available
  
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Not Available
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
  
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
  
Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Not Available
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
  
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
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
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
Not Available
  
breathing problems, sneezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
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
Not Available
  
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Bark, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Foundation
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
  
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
  
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
  
Kalanchoe
  
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
  
Kalanchoe
  
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
  
Kalanchoe
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Brassicales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Tropaeolaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Tropaeolum
  
Kalanchoe
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Mashua and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Mashua and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Kalanchoe season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Mashua and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Mashua and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Mashua and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Mashua and Kalanchoe
Care of Mashua and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.