Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
South Africa
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-1
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Violet
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Unknown, Unknown
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Clivia
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
Clivia
In German
Nickende Distel
Clivia
In French
Musk Thistle
Clivia
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
Clivia
In Greek
musk Thistle
κλίβια
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
Clivia
In Polish
Musk Thistle
Clivia
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Musk Thistle and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Musk Thistle and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Musk Thistle and Clivia. Musk Thistle has thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Musk Thistle does not have fragrant flowers. Musk Thistle has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting and Clivia has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Musk Thistle and Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Clivia
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Musk Thistle and Clivia Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Clivia are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Musk Thistle and Clivia
Care of Musk Thistle and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Musk Thistle 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.