Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HETEROCENTRON elegans
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Spanish Shawl
Clivia
In Hindi
Heterocentron
Clivia
In German
Heterocentron
Clivia
In French
Heterocentron
Clivia
In Spanish
Heterocentron
Clivia
In Greek
Heterocentron
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Heterocentron
Clivia
In Polish
Heterocentron
Clivia
In Latin
Heterocentron
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Melastomataceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Heterocentron
Clivia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Spanish Shawl and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Spanish Shawl and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Spanish Shawl and Clivia. Spanish Shawl doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Spanish Shawl does not have fragrant flowers. Spanish Shawl has allergic reactions like Acidic and allergic conjunctivitis and Clivia has allergic reactions like Acidic and allergic conjunctivitis. 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 Spanish Shawl and Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Spanish Shawl and Clivia
Season and care of Spanish Shawl and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Shawl and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Shawl season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Shawl is Loam and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Spanish Shawl and Clivia Physical Information
Spanish Shawl and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Spanish Shawl and Clivia are as follows:
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Spanish Shawl and Clivia
Care of Spanish Shawl and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spanish Shawl 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.
