Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
South Africa
North America, Northeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
no allergic reactions
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Back pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
CORNUS sericea 'Variegata'
Common Name
Clivia
Variegated Dogwood
In Hindi
Clivia
Variegated Dogwood
In German
Clivia
Verändertes Hartriegel
In French
Clivia
panaché Dogwood
In Spanish
Clivia
abigarrado Cornejo
In Greek
κλίβια
Κυμαίνεται Dogwood
In Portuguese
Clivia
variegada Dogwood
In Polish
Clivia
Kolorowy Dereń
In Latin
Clivia
Dogwood variegated
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Cornales
Family
Liliaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Clivia and Variegated Dogwood
Season and care of Clivia and Variegated Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Variegated Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Variegated Dogwood season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Variegated Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clivia and Variegated Dogwood Physical Information
Clivia and Variegated Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Variegated Dogwood height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Variegated Dogwood are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Variegated Dogwood flower color: White
- Variegated Dogwood leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Clivia and Variegated Dogwood
Care of Clivia and Variegated Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Variegated Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.