Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
South Africa
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Not Available
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Phytophthora, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
RHODODENDRON arboreum
Common Name
Clivia
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
In Hindi
Clivia
लाल बुरांश
In German
Clivia
Rhododendron arboreum
In French
Clivia
Rhododendron arboreum
In Spanish
Clivia
arboreum rododendro
In Greek
κλίβια
Rhododendron arboreum
In Portuguese
Clivia
arboreum Rhododendron
In Polish
Clivia
różanecznik drzewiasty
In Latin
Clivia
Prunus arborea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Liliaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Clivia
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Clivia and Rhododendron Arboreum
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Rhododendron Arboreum? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Rhododendron Arboreum. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Rhododendron Arboreum doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Rhododendron Arboreum 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 Rhododendron Arboreum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and Rhododendron Arboreum
Season and care of Clivia and Rhododendron Arboreum is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Rhododendron Arboreum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic.
Clivia and Rhododendron Arboreum Physical Information
Clivia and Rhododendron Arboreum physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Rhododendron Arboreum are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Clivia and Rhododendron Arboreum
Care of Clivia and Rhododendron Arboreum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhododendron Arboreum pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron Arboreum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.