Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
South Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
  
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
21,22
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
Yellow, Red, Orange
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Several shades of Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, 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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Insects
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
ABELIA x grandiflora
  
CLIVIA miniata
  
Common Name
Glossy Abelia
  
Clivia
  
In Hindi
Glossy Abelia
  
Clivia
  
In German
Glossy Abelia
  
Clivia
  
In French
Abelia Glossy
  
Clivia
  
In Spanish
Abelia brillante
  
Clivia
  
In Greek
γυαλιστερό Abelia
  
κλίβια
  
In Portuguese
Abelia brilhante
  
Clivia
  
In Polish
Błyszczący Abelia
  
Clivia
  
In Latin
Abutilon glossy
  
Clivia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Dipsacales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Caprifoliaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Abelia
  
Clivia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Amaryllidoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Glossy Abelia and Clivia
Season and care of Glossy Abelia and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Glossy Abelia and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Glossy Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Glossy Abelia and Clivia Physical Information
Glossy Abelia and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Glossy Abelia and Clivia are as follows:
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Glossy Abelia and Clivia
Care of Glossy Abelia and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Glossy Abelia 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.