Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrubs
Origin
South Africa
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Perennials
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
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
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Clivia
Chrysanths
In Hindi
Clivia
Chrysanthemums
In German
Clivia
Chrysanthemen
In French
Clivia
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Clivia
Crisantemos
In Greek
κλίβια
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
Clivia
Crisântemos
In Polish
Clivia
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Clivia
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Clivia
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Clivia and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Clivia and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Chrysanthemum season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Clivia and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Clivia and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Clivia and Chrysanthemum
Care of Clivia and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.