Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Russia
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
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
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Kalanchoe
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Kalanchoe
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Kalanchoe
In Greek
δακράκι
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Kalanchoe
In Polish
Oxlip
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Kalanchoe
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Properties of Oxlip and Kalanchoe
Wondering what are the properties of Oxlip and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Oxlip and Kalanchoe. Oxlip doesn't have thorns and Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns. Also Oxlip does not have fragrant flowers. Oxlip has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation. 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 Oxlip and Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oxlip and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Oxlip and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Kalanchoe season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Oxlip and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Oxlip and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Oxlip and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Kalanchoe
Care of Oxlip and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.