Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
South Africa
Western Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
1-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
Clivia
Kohlrabi
In German
Clivia
Kohlrabi
In French
Clivia
Chou-rave
In Spanish
Clivia
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Portuguese
Clivia
Kohlrabi
In Polish
Clivia
Kalarepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Capparales
Family
Liliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Clivia and Kohlrabi
Season and care of Clivia and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Kohlrabi season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.
Clivia and Kohlrabi Physical Information
Clivia and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Kohlrabi are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
- Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Clivia and Kohlrabi
Care of Clivia and Kohlrabi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.