Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central America, South America
South Africa
Types
Calathea Makoyana, Calathea Zebrina, Calathea Lancifolia
Perennials
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Spider Mites
Insects
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALATHEA
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Calathea
Clivia
In German
Calathea
Clivia
In French
Calathea
Clivia
In Spanish
Calathea
Clivia
In Portuguese
Calathea
Clivia
In Polish
Calathea
Clivia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asparagales
Family
Marantaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Calathea and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Calathea and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Calathea and Clivia. Calathea doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Calathea does not have fragrant flowers. Calathea 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 Calathea and Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Calathea and Clivia
Season and care of Calathea and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Calathea and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calathea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Calathea is Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calathea is and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Calathea and Clivia Physical Information
Calathea and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Calathea height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Calathea and Clivia are as follows:
Care of Calathea and Clivia
Care of Calathea and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calathea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Calathea 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.