Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
South Africa
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Perennials
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Insects
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Clivia
In Hindi
Water Celery
Clivia
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Clivia
In French
Céleri d'eau
Clivia
In Spanish
El apio agua
Clivia
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Clivia
In Polish
Seler Woda
Clivia
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Apiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Clivia
Season and care of Water Celery and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Clivia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Celery and Clivia Physical Information
Water Celery and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Clivia are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Water Celery and Clivia
Care of Water Celery and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Celery 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.