Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
South Africa
Europe, Western Asia, India
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, 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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
Clivia
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
Clivia
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Clivia
Echte Kamille
In French
Clivia
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
Clivia
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
κλίβια
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
Clivia
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
Clivia
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
Clivia
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Properties of Clivia and German Chamomile
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and German Chamomile? We provide you with everything About Clivia and German Chamomile. Clivia doesn't have thorns and German Chamomile doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and German Chamomile
Season and care of Clivia and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and German Chamomile season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Clivia and German Chamomile Physical Information
Clivia and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Clivia and German Chamomile are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Clivia and German Chamomile
Care of Clivia and German Chamomile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.