Clivia miniata
Kaffir Lily
Clivia miniata is an outstanding shade plant in Zones 10 and 11 (Zone 9, too, with some protection from frost).
Clivia miniata (commonly known as Bush lily) is a species of clivia, from South Africa. It grows to a height of about 45cm in the shade of trees and shrubs, and flowers are red, orange or yellow, with a faint, but very sweet perfume.
Clivia miniata AGM (Natal lily): With strap-shaped leaves up to 60cm (2ft) long. From spring to autumn, it bears large flower umbels of up to 20 tubular- to funnel-shaped red, yellow or orange flowers. These flowers 5-7.5cm (2-3in) long.
Clivia Miniata Most Common
There are three or four species and several hybrids but the one most often listed in catalogs and seen at florists is Clivia miniata. Clivia's active growth period is during early spring to early fall.
Clivia caulescens (Stalked Clivia) - This plant has spreading, floppy leaves and produces flower heads smaller than in C. miniata with pendant, funnel-shaped, pale red flowers with yellow stamens. It typically grows to about 2 to 3 feet tall.
Clivia miniata Rgl.
Genus of 4 species of evergreen perennials from low-lying woodland, often by streams, in South Africa. Clivia needs space. It needs winter rest - an unheated room, no fertilizer and just enough water to prevent wilting.
Clivia
Scientific Name: Clivia miniata Regel
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Family: Amaryllidaceae ...
Clivia miniata
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Botanical name: Clivia miniata.
Clivia miniata was discovered growing in KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa) in the 1850s and brought to the U.K., where this showy flower quickly became a popular indoor plant.
Source: Cliviasociety.org ...
Clivias require regular water and is not fussy about soil type. Does best with well-draining and fertile soils. Water freely during growth, reduce in winter.
Fertilization: ...
Clivia miniata
Plants of Home and Garden
Sow seed immediately when ripe, well-drained soil, and grow in good light to shade; feed and water relatively frequently. Indoors, grow in cool room, good light.
Comely clivia
Amaryllis are easy to grow, but for a change (and a challenge), try cultivating the diva of the amaryllis family-its noble cousin, the clivia, which is expensive and often refuses to bloom.
Clivia miniata is a clump forming perennial with dark green, strap shaped leaves which arise from a fleshy underground stem.
Clivia and Grapnel Plant, South Africa by Marianne North (Image: RBG Kew) ...
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Kaffir Lily, Clivia miniata
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Norfolk Island Pine, Araucaria heterophylla ...
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Clivia serves as an excellent entranceway herbaceous plant or as a showy indoor plant.
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Kaffir Lily [English]: Clivia miniata 'French Hybrid'
Kaffir Lime [English]: Citrus hystrix
Kaffir Lime [Danish]: Citrus hystrix
Kaffir Limoen [Dutch]: Citrus hystrix
Kaffir Palm [English]: Jubaeopsis caffra ...
They continue to maintain this aura of exclusivity by offering a few really exclusive plants such as a variegated Clivia - of which only 45 plants existed - which they offered for sale at $950 each.
Tropical plants don't like cold, and they may die if they are too cold. If they are dry at the root itmay not affect them so badly. Clivias, for example, will survive if they are dry at temperatures down to 4°C (40°F).
To see the complete images you should click in the arrow bellow ( " macro ") In the photographs you can see the Fuchsia ( Fuchsia ), the Pallenis spinosa, The Cherry tree flower ( Prunus avium ), the fire lily ( Clivia miniata ), ...
All pure tropical plants, such as Annona, Bignonia, Bixa, Carica, Clivia, Cyphomandra, Manilkara, Ravenala, Spathodea and Strelitzia, ...
 See also: Kaffir, Kaffir Lily, May, Lily, Kniphofia
  
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