Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
ASIMINA triloba
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Pawpaw
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
गंदा संयंत्र
Kalanchoe
In German
Papaya Pflanze
Kalanchoe
In French
usine de papaye
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
planta de la papaya
Kalanchoe
In Greek
φυτό pawpaw
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
planta mamão
Kalanchoe
In Polish
pawpaw roślin
Kalanchoe
In Latin
quince herba
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Family
Annonaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Asimina Adans
Kalanchoe
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pawpaw and Kalanchoe
Wondering what are the properties of Pawpaw and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Pawpaw and Kalanchoe. Pawpaw doesn't have thorns and Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns. Also Pawpaw does not have fragrant flowers. Pawpaw has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. 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 Pawpaw and Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pawpaw and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Pawpaw and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Pawpaw and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kalanchoe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Pawpaw and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Pawpaw and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Pawpaw and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pawpaw and Kalanchoe
Care of Pawpaw and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.