EVERGREEN
Clivia miniata
SEMI-SHADE
SHADE
SEMI FROST HARDY
MEDIUM WATER REQUIREMENTS
MEDIUM GROWER
ATTRACTS INSECTS
FLOWER COLOUR:
AVERAGE SIZE:
0.45m x 0.6m
FLOWERING TIME:
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Clivia miniata
DESCRIPTION
Clivia is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that forms a neat clump of strappy leaves. The orange or yellow flowers are long-lasting and signal the end of winter. The plant will tolerate moderate frost, but if affected will quickly recover in summer.
After the flowering season, Clivia bears attractive, bright red berries which if left to ripen, drop to release seeds.
I’ve noticed that clivias grown in full shade flower later in spring than those which receive a little sun.
NATURAL HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION
Damp woodlandsWILDLIFE & ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS
Clivias attract a host of insects to the garden.WATER REQUIREMENTS
Water moderately in summer. Avoid having damp conditions in winter and reduce the watering to just once a month in winter.MAINTENANCE
Clivias are low maintenance and plants will benefit from being split every 4-5 years when they become crowded. Divide after flowering.LANDSCAPING USES
Mass plant in well-composted soil under large trees or in large containers on a shady patio.They also work well as indoor plants.
10 responses
Hi Mohamed
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
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Glenice
Exellant source of information about clivia plant
Hi Karrol
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The leaves of Clivia are variable and some do have ridges. You need not be concerned as long as your leaves are dark green and rigid.
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Glenice
I have a small clivia given to me by a neighbor. I have had it for 3 mths and am keeping it on a table back from a west window. All the leaves have deep ridges and I wonder if that is normal…from what I see on line, the leaves are smooth. Do I have a problem? Thank you.
Hi Christine
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Clivias can withstand cold of up to -3 degrees Celcius.
As your climate is not the natural habitat for Clivias, you’d need to protect them from adverse conditions. When moving plants indoors for winter, it’s best to do so at the end of autumn.
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Glenice
I live in Phoenix Arizona, should I bring my clivia inside during the winter? If so, when would you recommend that I do so.
Thanks for tips about this amazing beautiful plant.
I can now plant it in the right place.
Hi Les
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Clivia foliage should never be cut back as the leaves help to manufacture food to the growing the bulb in preparation for the flowering season in spring. Cut leaves will never grow back and you’ll need to wait for the growth of new foliage to get the plant back to its true form.
New leaves are formed from the centre of the crown, so you may find that the older leaves start drooping and going brown. To keep the plant tidy, these older leaves can be removed at the base.
On an aesthetic note, the foliage provides colour to the bedding areas even if the plant isn’t in flower. (Yes, green is also a colour!)
Flourish!
Glenice
Do you cut the clivia’s foliage in winter ??
I have them in my garden but didn’t know the name. Thanks for the information on when to split them.