Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Chile, Southeast Asia
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests, subtropical regions, Terrestrial
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Blue
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-5, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, No serious insect or disease problems, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Bugs, Insects, Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Container, Hanging Basket, Landscape
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Begonia masoniana
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Angel's Wings, Butterfly Flower, Poor Man's Orchid
Clivia
In Hindi
iron cross begonia
Clivia
In German
Eisenkreuz Begonie
Clivia
In French
croix de fer bégonia
Clivia
In Spanish
el hierro cruzado begonia
Clivia
In Greek
σταυρό μπιγκόνια σιδήρου
κλίβια
In Portuguese
begônia cruz de ferro
Clivia
In Polish
Iron Cross begonia
Clivia
In Latin
ferrum crucem Begonia
Clivia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asparagales
Family
Begoniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia masoniana and Clivia
Season and care of Begonia masoniana and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia masoniana and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia masoniana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Clivia season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Begonia masoniana is Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia masoniana is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Begonia masoniana and Clivia Physical Information
Begonia masoniana and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia masoniana height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Begonia masoniana and Clivia are as follows:
Begonia masoniana flower color: Dark Blue
Begonia masoniana leaf color: Light Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Begonia masoniana and Clivia
Care of Begonia masoniana and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Begonia masoniana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Begonia masoniana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.