Melinda Myers

Clivia

Botanical Name

Clivia miniata

Hardiness

Zones 9 to 11

Height

18 to 24 inches

Width

2 to 3 feet

Flowers

December to April: funnel-shaped; yellows, oranges and reds (may take up to 3 years to produce)

Light

Filtered or bright indirect light

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Plants do best when slightly potbound
• Divide and repot every 3 to 4 years
• Plants may be toxic if ingested in large quantities

Problems

Mites, scale, slugs, snails, spider mites, mealybugs

Varieties

• Clivia miniata var. crinata 'Aurea' - yellow flowers