Clivia Species, Transvaal Clivia, Bush Lily, Kaffir Lily, Natal Lily
Cliviacaulescens

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Clivia (KLY-vee-uh)
Species: caulescens (kawl-ESS-kens)

Category

Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pale Pink
Pink
Scarlet (dark red)
Coral/Apricot
Red-Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored