Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
India
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
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
Long Elliptic
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
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
Yes
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
Yes
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hens
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
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-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
Water Spinach
Kalanchoe
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Kalanchoe
In French
Épinards d'eau
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
Kalanchoe
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
Kalanchoe
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
Kalanchoe
In Latin
Water Spinach
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Ipomoeeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Spinach and Kalanchoe
Wondering what are the properties of Water Spinach and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Water Spinach and Kalanchoe. Water Spinach doesn't have thorns and Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns. Also Water Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Water Spinach has allergic reactions like Not Available and Kalanchoe has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Water Spinach and Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Spinach and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Water Spinach and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kalanchoe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Water Spinach and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Water Spinach and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Water Spinach and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Water Spinach and Kalanchoe
Care of Water Spinach and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.