Clivia miniata
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Clivia miniata (also known as Bush lily or Kaffir Lily (please be aware that in many parts of Africa - particularly South Africa, the term "Kaffir" is an extremely offensive term used to denote people of African origin so this name should be avoided)) is a species of clivia, originally from South Africa. It grows in dry, shady areas, and tends to flower red or orange.
Size (HxW): 45cm x 30cm.
Depth and spacing: Plant with the crown just below soil surface level and 30cm apart.
Watering: Water well in spring and summer but keep soil drier in autumn and winter.
Frost tolerances: Clivia must be protected from frost – a verandah, the eaves of a house or a dense tree canopy are usually sufficient for as low as –5°C.
Flowering time: Spring to summer, once the flowers are mature which will be in approx 3 years.
Soil: Well drained, a pH 5.5-6.5 best suits Clivia.
Aspect: Part to full shade.
Climate: Cool to Sub-tropical.
Pruning: Remove old leaves and stems.
Fertilizer: A generous amount of slow release fertilizer (such as Osmocote) applied regularly from early spring to mid summer achieves maximum growth.
It contains small amounts of lycorine, making it poisonous.
External links
- http://www.blankees.com/house/plants/k_lily.htm
- http://www.liddlewonder.co.nz/PlantGallery/Clivia/
- http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantcd/cliviaminiata.htm
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