Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South Africa
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
10-10-10, 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Common Name
Clivia
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
In Hindi
Clivia
Japanese Camellia
In German
Clivia
Japanische Kamelie
In French
Clivia
Camellia japonais
In Spanish
Clivia
Camelia japonesa
In Greek
κλίβια
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
In Portuguese
Clivia
Camellia japonês
In Polish
Clivia
Japoński Camellia
In Latin
Clivia
Camellia Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Theales
Family
Liliaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Theaeae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Theoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Clivia and Japanese Camellia
Season and care of Clivia and Japanese Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Japanese Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Japanese Camellia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
Clivia and Japanese Camellia Physical Information
Clivia and Japanese Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Japanese Camellia are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Clivia and Japanese Camellia
Care of Clivia and Japanese Camellia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Camellia 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 Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.