Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
South Africa
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Clivia
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Portuguese
Clivia
Stevia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Properties of Clivia and Stevia
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Stevia? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Stevia. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Stevia doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Stevia 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 Stevia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and Stevia
Season and care of Clivia and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Stevia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Clivia and Stevia Physical Information
Clivia and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Stevia are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Clivia and Stevia
Care of Clivia and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.