Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Herb
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
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Minimum Height
6.56 cm
30.00 cm
Minimum Width
10.50 cm
15.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Keep ground moist
In Summer
Average Water
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
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
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
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
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Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Kalanchoe
In German
Hortensie
Kalanchoe
In French
Hortensia
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
Hortensia
Kalanchoe
In Greek
υδραγεία
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Kalanchoe
In Polish
Hortensja
Kalanchoe
In Latin
Hibiscus
Kalanchoe
Family
Lamiaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Silver Thyme and Kalanchoe
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Thyme and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Silver Thyme and Kalanchoe. Silver Thyme doesn't have thorns and Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Thyme has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Thyme and Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kalanchoe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Kalanchoe is while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kalanchoe is .
Silver Thyme and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Kalanchoe flower color:
- Kalanchoe leaf color:
Care of Silver Thyme and Kalanchoe
Care of Silver Thyme and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme 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 Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.