Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
South Africa
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
CAESALPINIA echinata
Common Name
Clivia
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
In Hindi
Clivia
Brazilwood Tree
In German
Clivia
Brasil Baum
In French
Clivia
Brazilwood Arbre
In Spanish
Clivia
Árbol de palo de brasil
In Greek
κλίβια
brazilwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Clivia
Árvore de pau-brasil
In Polish
Clivia
brazylijskich Drzewo
In Latin
Clivia
Brazilwood ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Clivia and Brazilwood
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Brazilwood? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Brazilwood. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Brazilwood doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Brazilwood 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 Brazilwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and Brazilwood
Season and care of Clivia and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Brazilwood season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Clivia and Brazilwood Physical Information
Clivia and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Brazilwood are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Clivia and Brazilwood
Care of Clivia and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, 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 Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.