Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Insects
Allergy
Skin rash
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
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
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Clivia
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
Clivia
In German
Chionodoxa
Clivia
In French
Chionodoxa
Clivia
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Clivia
In Greek
Chionodoxa
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Clivia
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Clivia
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Clivia
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Chionodoxa and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Chionodoxa and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Chionodoxa and Clivia. Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Chionodoxa does not have fragrant flowers. Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Clivia has allergic reactions like Skin rash. 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 Chionodoxa and Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Clivia
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Clivia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Chionodoxa and Clivia Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Clivia are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Clivia
Care of Chionodoxa and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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.