Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
India
South Africa
Types
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red orange
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Larvae of Agave Weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Analgesic
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
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
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Sansevieria trifasciata
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
Clivia
In Hindi
नाग संयंत्र
Clivia
In German
Snake plant
Clivia
In French
Snake plant
Clivia
In Spanish
Snake plant
Clivia
In Greek
φυτό φίδι
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Snake plant
Clivia
In Polish
wąż roślin
Clivia
In Latin
Snake plant
Clivia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Agavaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Snake Plant and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Snake Plant and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Snake Plant and Clivia. Snake Plant doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Snake Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Snake Plant has allergic reactions like Analgesic and Clivia has allergic reactions like Analgesic. 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 Snake Plant and Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Snake Plant and Clivia
Season and care of Snake Plant and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Plant and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Snake Plant and Clivia Physical Information
Snake Plant and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Snake Plant and Clivia are as follows:
Snake Plant flower color: White
Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Snake Plant and Clivia
Care of Snake Plant and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Plant pruning is done 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 Snake Plant 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.