Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
South Africa
Western Asia
Types
Perennials
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Clay, 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
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Clivia
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Clivia
मीठी चेरी
In German
Clivia
Süße Kirsche
In French
Clivia
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Clivia
Cereza dulce
In Greek
κλίβια
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Clivia
Cereja doce
In Polish
Clivia
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Clivia
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Clivia and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Sweet Cherry. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Clivia and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Clivia and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Clivia and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Clivia and Sweet Cherry
Care of Clivia and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.