Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Origin
South Africa
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Perennials
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Clivia
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
Clivia
Epidendrum
In German
Clivia
Epidendrum
In French
Clivia
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Clivia
Epidendrum
In Greek
κλίβια
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Clivia
Epidendrum
In Polish
Clivia
Epidendrum
In Latin
Clivia
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Clivia and Epidendrum
Season and care of Clivia and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Epidendrum season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Clivia and Epidendrum Physical Information
Clivia and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Epidendrum are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Clivia and Epidendrum
Care of Clivia and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.