Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
South Africa
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Perennials
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, 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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Clivia
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
Clivia
Spindle Tree
In German
Clivia
Spindelbaum
In French
Clivia
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
Clivia
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
κλίβια
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Clivia
Árvore spindle
In Polish
Clivia
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
Clivia
Ligno colos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Celastrales
Family
Liliaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Celastroideae
Properties of Clivia and Spindle Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Spindle Tree? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Spindle Tree. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Spindle Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Clivia and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Spindle Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clivia and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Clivia and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Clivia and Spindle Tree
Care of Clivia and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.