Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Chartreuse
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
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Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Spring
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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
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
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
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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
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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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 while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kalanchoe is .
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 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Kalanchoe are as follows:
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.