Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
South Africa
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
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
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Clivia
In Hindi
Epidendrum
Clivia
In German
Epidendrum
Clivia
In French
Epidendrum
Clivia
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Clivia
In Greek
Epidendrum
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Clivia
In Polish
Epidendrum
Clivia
In Latin
Epidendrum
Clivia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Clivia
Season and care of Epidendrum and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is Not Available and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Epidendrum and Clivia Physical Information
Epidendrum and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Clivia are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Epidendrum and Clivia
Care of Epidendrum and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.