Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
South Africa
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Bromeliad
Clivia
In Hindi
Bromeliad
Clivia
In German
Bromeliad
Clivia
In French
Bromeliad
Clivia
In Spanish
Bromeliad
Clivia
In Greek
Bromeliad
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
Clivia
In Polish
Bromeliad
Clivia
In Latin
Bromeliad
Clivia
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asparagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Bromeliad and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Bromeliad and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Bromeliad and Clivia. Bromeliad has thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Bromeliad does not have fragrant flowers. Bromeliad has allergic reactions like and Clivia has allergic reactions like . 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 Bromeliad and Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Clivia
Season and care of Bromeliad and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Bromeliad and Clivia Physical Information
Bromeliad and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Clivia are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bromeliad and Clivia
Care of Bromeliad and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad 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.