Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Tan
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
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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 after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Clivia
Rhododendron
In Hindi
Clivia
rhododendron
In German
Clivia
Rhododendron
In French
Clivia
rhododendron
In Spanish
Clivia
rododendro
In Greek
κλίβια
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
Clivia
rododendro
In Polish
Clivia
rododendron
In Latin
Clivia
Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Liliaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Clivia
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Ericoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Clivia and Rhododendron
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Rhododendron. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Rhododendron 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 and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and Rhododendron
Season and care of Clivia and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Rhododendron season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Clivia and Rhododendron Physical Information
Clivia and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Rhododendron are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Clivia and Rhododendron
Care of Clivia and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.