Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
South Africa
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
CHILOPSIS linearis
Common Name
Clivia
Desert Willow
In Hindi
Clivia
रेगिस्तान विलो
In German
Clivia
Wüsten Weide
In French
Clivia
desert Willow
In Spanish
Clivia
Desert Willow
In Greek
κλίβια
έρημο Willow
In Portuguese
Clivia
Willow deserto
In Polish
Clivia
desert Willow
In Latin
Clivia
desert Willow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Liliaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Clivia and Desert Willow
Season and care of Clivia and Desert Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Desert Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Desert Willow season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clivia and Desert Willow Physical Information
Clivia and Desert Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Desert Willow are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Clivia and Desert Willow
Care of Clivia and Desert Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.