Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
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
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, 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, 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
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
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
Yes
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
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Bronchitis, Chest pain, Cough, Fever, Kidney Stones, Malaria, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA pulcherrima
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Pride of Barbados
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
Pride of Barbados
Kalanchoe
In German
Stolz von Barbados
Kalanchoe
In French
Fierté de la Barbade
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
Orgullo de Barbados
Kalanchoe
In Greek
Υπερηφάνεια των Μπαρμπάντος
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
Offs Pridi Varvias
Kalanchoe
In Polish
Pridi offs Varvias
Kalanchoe
In Latin
Pridi offs Varvias
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Angiosperms
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Caesalpinia
Kalanchoe
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pride of Barbados and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Pride of Barbados and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of Barbados and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of Barbados season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kalanchoe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pride of Barbados is Loam, Sand and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Pride of Barbados is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Pride of Barbados and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Pride of Barbados and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of Barbados height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Pride of Barbados and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Pride of Barbados flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Pride of Barbados leaf color: Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pride of Barbados and Kalanchoe
Care of Pride of Barbados and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of Barbados pruning is done 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 Pride of Barbados needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.