Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
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, 14
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
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
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Silver Maple
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Kalanchoe
In German
Silver Maple
Kalanchoe
In French
érable argenté
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
arce plateado
Kalanchoe
In Greek
Silver Maple
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Kalanchoe
In Polish
Silver Maple
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Acereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Silver Maple and Kalanchoe
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Maple and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Silver Maple and Kalanchoe. Silver Maple doesn't have thorns and Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Maple 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 Silver Maple and Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Silver Maple and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kalanchoe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Silver Maple and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Silver Maple and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Silver Maple and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Silver Maple and Kalanchoe
Care of Silver Maple and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.