Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Not Available
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
6 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, 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-lanceolate
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
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
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Not Available
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Kalanchoe
In German
Ringelblume
Kalanchoe
In French
pot Marigold
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
Caléndula
Kalanchoe
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Kalanchoe
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Kalanchoe
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Vascular plant
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Calendula
Kalanchoe
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Properties of Pot Marigold and Kalanchoe
Wondering what are the properties of Pot Marigold and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Pot Marigold and Kalanchoe. Pot Marigold doesn't have thorns and Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns. Also Pot Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Pot Marigold has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling and Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash 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 Pot Marigold and Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Kalanchoe season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Pot Marigold and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pot Marigold and Kalanchoe
Care of Pot Marigold and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.