Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides reverchonii
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Parks, wastelands, Waysides, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Blue, Pink, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
HYACINTHOIDES hispanica
Common Name
Clivia
Spanish Bluebell
In Hindi
Clivia
Bluebell plant
In German
Clivia
Endymion Pflanze
In French
Clivia
plante Bluebell
In Spanish
Clivia
planta Bluebell
In Greek
κλίβια
φυτό Bluebell
In Portuguese
Clivia
planta Bluebell
In Polish
Clivia
Bluebell roślin
In Latin
Clivia
Bluebell herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Clivia
Hyacinthoides
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Clivia and Bluebell
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Bluebell? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Bluebell. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Bluebell doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Bluebell has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness. 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 Clivia and Bluebell and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and Bluebell
Season and care of Clivia and Bluebell is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Bluebell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Bluebell season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Bluebell is Loam while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluebell is Acidic, Neutral.
Clivia and Bluebell Physical Information
Clivia and Bluebell physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bluebell height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Bluebell are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Bluebell flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Blue Violet
- Bluebell leaf color: Green
Care of Clivia and Bluebell
Care of Clivia and Bluebell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebell pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.