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About Pelargonium and Clivia


About Clivia and Pelargonium


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Tender Perennial  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber  

Origin
-  
South Africa  

Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium  
Perennials  

Number of Varieties
20  
99+
15  
99+

Habitat
All sorts of environments  
Temperate Regions, Woodlands  

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15  
9-11  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
12-1  

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
21,22  

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
25.40 cm  
99+
30.50 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm  
99+
25.40 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral  
Yellow, Red, Orange  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Red  

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
Light Green  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Acicular  
Long Linear  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Partial shade, Full Shade  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Slow  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting  
Seedlings, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively  
Water more in summer  

In Summer
Moderate  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Partial shade, Full Shade  

Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing  
fertilize in growing season  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Coarse  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
-  
Insects  

Allergy
-  
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.  

Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent  
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds  
-  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers  
Flowers  

Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'  
CLIVIA miniata  

Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium  
Clivia  

In Hindi
Pelargonium  
Clivia  

In German
Pelargonium  
Clivia  

In French
Pelargonium  
Clivia  

In Spanish
Pelargonium  
Clivia  

In Greek
Pelargonium  
κλίβια  

In Portuguese
pelargônio  
Clivia  

In Polish
Pelargonium  
Clivia  

In Latin
Pelargonium  
Clivia  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Order
Geraniales  
Asparagales  

Family
Geraniaceae  
Liliaceae  

Genus
Pelargonium  
Clivia  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Monocots  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
Amaryllidoideae  

Number of Species
200  
99+
10  

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Properties of Pelargonium and Clivia

Wondering what are the properties of Pelargonium and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Pelargonium and Clivia. Pelargonium doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Pelargonium does not have fragrant flowers. Pelargonium has allergic reactions like and Clivia has allergic reactions like . 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 Pelargonium and Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pelargonium and Clivia

Season and care of Pelargonium and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.

Pelargonium and Clivia Physical Information

Pelargonium and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Clivia are as follows:

Care of Pelargonium and Clivia

Care of Pelargonium and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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