Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
South Africa
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
NEPETA cataria
Common Name
Clivia
Cat Nip, Catnip
In German
Clivia
Katzenminze
In Greek
κλίβια
Είδος δυόσμου
In Portuguese
Clivia
catnip
In Polish
Clivia
Kocimiętka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Clivia and Catnip
Season and care of Clivia and Catnip is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Catnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Catnip season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clivia and Catnip Physical Information
Clivia and Catnip physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Catnip are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
- Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Care of Clivia and Catnip
Care of Clivia and Catnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Catnip pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.