Partial Shade
Easy care
Moderate watering
Tender
H1c
RHS hardiness
5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 50cm |
30cm | Min | 40cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
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Clivia Overview
Clivia are popular garden and pot plants because of the ease of growing them, and the incredible flowers that they usually produce in spring. They are the easiest way to brighten up shady areas of your garden and are classed among the most desirable of all connoisseur plants, offering not only spectacular flowers, but also interesting variations in both leaf variegation and plant form. Clivias are extremely rewarding plants and they bloom reliably at home. They have lovely, arching symmetrical leaves and are attractive even when they are not blooming. Clivia plants just need a little special attention at certain times of the year and are worth the effort because they bring a cheery brightness to your living space. All parts may cause a stomach upset if eaten by humans and pets.
Common problems with Clivia
Pests and diseases include scale insects, mealy bug, and rot. Amaryllis worm, slugs and snails and snout beetles​ can damage leaves.
How to harvest Clivia
Pick the fruit as soon as it starts to change colour or when it turns soft. Open it carefully and remove all the soft pulp as well as the loose fitting membranes that keep the Clivia seeds together. But do not eat!
How to propagate Clivia
Seed
Remove the pulp surrounding the pearly white seeds and plant in a tray. Press the seeds gently into the mix, just level with the soil surface. Seeds will germinate within 4 - 6 weeks. Replant after a year or two to individual pots.
Suckers
Leave suckers for at least two years on the mother plant to make sure they are strong. Cut with a sharp knife and carefully untangle the roots. The best time to do this is when the plant has finished blooming.
Division
Division in the spring or summer after flowering.
Special features of Clivia
Pot plant
Be careful not to over-water - add sand to your potting mix if you have a heavy hand with watering.
Attracts useful insects
Bees, butterflies and other insects
Indoor plant
They thrive in a pot indoors with a good supply of natural light but not direct sunlight
Attractive flowers
Flowers range in colour from rich orange, deep red, yellow, peach and a range of pastels.
Drought resistant
Regard your clivias as succulents - do not over water.
Other uses of Clivia
Grown for their funnel shaped flowers. Suits borders and large containers.
Medicinal
Clivias are used in traditional medicine.
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