Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Desert Willow
Clivia
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
Clivia
In German
Wüsten Weide
Clivia
In French
desert Willow
Clivia
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Clivia
In Greek
έρημο Willow
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Clivia
In Polish
desert Willow
Clivia
In Latin
desert Willow
Clivia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Clivia
Season and care of Desert Willow and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Clivia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Willow and Clivia Physical Information
Desert Willow and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Clivia are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Desert Willow and Clivia
Care of Desert Willow and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.