Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
Clivia
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
Clivia
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
Clivia
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
Clivia
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
Clivia
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
Clivia
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
Clivia
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Asparagaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Clivia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Star-of-Bethlehem and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Star-of-Bethlehem and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Star-of-Bethlehem and Clivia. Star-of-Bethlehem doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Star-of-Bethlehem does not have fragrant flowers. Star-of-Bethlehem has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Poisonous to grazing animals and Clivia has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Poisonous to grazing animals. 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 Star-of-Bethlehem and Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Clivia
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Clivia season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Star-of-Bethlehem and Clivia Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Clivia are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Clivia
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed and Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Star-of-Bethlehem 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.