Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
Clivia
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
Clivia
In German
italienisches Raigras
Clivia
In French
Ray-grass italien
Clivia
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
Clivia
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
κλίβια
In Portuguese
azevém
Clivia
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
Clivia
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
Clivia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Italian Ryegrass and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Italian Ryegrass and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Italian Ryegrass and Clivia. Italian Ryegrass doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Italian Ryegrass does not have fragrant flowers. Italian Ryegrass has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Clivia has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Italian Ryegrass and Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and Clivia
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Italian Ryegrass and Clivia Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Clivia are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Clivia
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed and Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Italian Ryegrass 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.