Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
South Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
San Pedro
Clivia
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
Clivia
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Clivia
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
Clivia
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
Clivia
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Wachuma
Clivia
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
Clivia
In Latin
San Pedro
Clivia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of San Pedro and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of San Pedro and Clivia? We provide you with everything About San Pedro and Clivia. San Pedro has thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also San Pedro does not have fragrant flowers. San Pedro has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea and Vomiting and Clivia has allergic reactions like drowsiness, 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 San Pedro and Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of San Pedro and Clivia
Season and care of San Pedro and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is Not Available and Clivia season is Not Available. The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
San Pedro and Clivia Physical Information
San Pedro and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of San Pedro and Clivia are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of San Pedro and Clivia
Care of San Pedro and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer San Pedro 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.