Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South Africa
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Not Available
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
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Clivia
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Clivia
Bog Rosemary
In German
Clivia
Rosmarinheide
In French
Clivia
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Clivia
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
κλίβια
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Clivia
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Clivia
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Clivia
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Liliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Clivia and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Bog Rosemary. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Bog Rosemary 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 Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Clivia and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Bog Rosemary season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Clivia and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Clivia and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Clivia and Bog Rosemary
Care of Clivia and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.