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About Phlox bifida and Kalanchoe


About Kalanchoe and Phlox bifida


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual or Biennial   

Type
Flowering Plants   
Flowering Plants, Shrub   

Origin
United States   
Not Available   

Types
Not Available   
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
117   
39

Habitat
Rich Woods   
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17   
Not Available   

Habit
Mat-forming   
Not Available   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
25.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Minimum Width
50.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Lavender, White   
Not Available   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
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
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate   
Oval with toothed margin   

Thorns
No   
Not Available   

Season

Plant Season
Spring   
Not Available   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Not Available   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Not Available   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Not Available   

The pH of Soil
Neutral   
Not Available   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Not Available   

Bloom Time
Spring   
Not Available   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Not Available   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings   
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering   
Keep ground moist   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Moderate   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral   
Not Available   

Soil Type
Loam   
Loamy, Well drained   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Not Available   

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Not Available   

Pruning
Remove dead flowers   
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure   

Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount   
slow-release fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust   
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Shade areas, Shallow soil   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
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
Yes   
Not Available   

Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies   
Bees, Butterflies   

Allergy
Mild Allergen   
breathing problems, sneezing   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover   
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
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders   
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root   
Bark, Fruits   

Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash   
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Phlox bifida   
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'   

Common Name
Phlox bifida, Phlox   
Kalanchoe   

In Hindi
Phlox bifida   
Kalanchoe   

In German
Phlox bifida   
Kalanchoe   

In French
Phlox bifida   
Kalanchoe   

In Spanish
Phlox bifida   
Kalanchoe   

In Greek
Phlox bifida   
Kalanchoe   

In Portuguese
Phlox bifida   
Kalanchoe   

In Polish
Phlox bifida   
Kalanchoe   

In Latin
Phlox bifida   
Kalanchoe   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Angiosperms   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Solanales   
Rosales   

Family
Polemoniaceae   
Crassulaceae   

Genus
Phlox   
Kalanchoe   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots   

Tribe
Phlocideae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Polemonioideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
117   
99+

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Properties of Phlox bifida and Kalanchoe

Wondering what are the properties of Phlox bifida and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Phlox bifida and Kalanchoe. Phlox bifida doesn't have thorns and Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns. Also Phlox bifida does not have fragrant flowers. Phlox bifida has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Phlox bifida and Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Phlox bifida and Kalanchoe

Season and care of Phlox bifida and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox bifida and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox bifida season is Spring and Kalanchoe season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox bifida is Loam and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Phlox bifida is Neutral and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.

Phlox bifida and Kalanchoe Physical Information

Phlox bifida and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Phlox bifida and Kalanchoe are as follows:

Care of Phlox bifida and Kalanchoe

Care of Phlox bifida and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Phlox bifida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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