Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
South Africa
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
  
All sorts of environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
  
Hot Pink, Coral
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Acicular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
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
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
  
Do not water excessively
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
  
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
  
Common Name
Clivia
  
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
  
In Hindi
Clivia
  
Pelargonium
  
In German
Clivia
  
Pelargonium
  
In French
Clivia
  
Pelargonium
  
In Spanish
Clivia
  
Pelargonium
  
In Greek
κλίβια
  
Pelargonium
  
In Portuguese
Clivia
  
pelargônio
  
In Polish
Clivia
  
Pelargonium
  
In Latin
Clivia
  
Pelargonium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Geraniaceae
  
Genus
Clivia
  
Pelargonium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Clivia and Pelargonium
Season and care of Clivia and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Pelargonium season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Clivia and Pelargonium Physical Information
Clivia and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Pelargonium are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Clivia and Pelargonium
Care of Clivia and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.