Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central Asia, Western Asia
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Temperate Regions
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
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
Pneumonia, Ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CYDONIA oblonga
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Quince
Clivia
In Spanish
Membrillo
Clivia
In Portuguese
Marmelo
Clivia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Quince and Clivia
Season and care of Quince and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Quince and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quince season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quince is Clay, Loam and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quince is Acidic, Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Quince and Clivia Physical Information
Quince and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Quince height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Quince and Clivia are as follows:
Quince flower color: White and Light Pink
Quince leaf color: Green and Light Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quince and Clivia
Care of Quince and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quince pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune when plant is dormant and Remove deadheads and Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quince 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.