Clivia

Dusty Miller

About Clivia and Dusty Miller

Clivia

Dusty Miller

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tender Perennial

Origin

South Africa

Southern Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Perennials

Silver Lace, Cirrus

Number of Varieties

153

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Woodlands

Coastal Regions, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-117-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm20.30 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange

White, Yellow, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Blue Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Blue Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Blue Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water more in summer

Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Flying insects, Insects

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness

Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Amaryllidoideae

Carduoideae

Number of Species

101

1 27800

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Properties of Clivia and Dusty Miller

Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Dusty Miller? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Dusty Miller. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Dusty Miller doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Dusty Miller 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 Dusty Miller and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Clivia and Dusty Miller

Season and care of Clivia and Dusty Miller is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Dusty Miller Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Dusty Miller season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Clivia and Dusty Miller Physical Information

Clivia and Dusty Miller physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Dusty Miller are as follows:

Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver

Care of Clivia and Dusty Miller

Care of Clivia and Dusty Miller include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dusty Miller needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.