Clivia, Bush Lily, Fire Lily, Natal Lily, Kaffir Lily, September Lily 'Belgian Hybrid'

Clivia miniata

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Clivia (KLY-vee-uh)
Species
miniata (min-ee-AH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brea, California

Mission Viejo, California

Brooksville, Florida

Lafayette, Louisiana

Pierre Part, Louisiana

Austin, Texas

Houston, Texas

Missouri City, Texas

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Katy, TX (Zone 8b) | March 2007 | positive

This orange blossomed plant is currently growing in my outdoor entry way. It is in the same pot in which I bought it last year. This is t...Read More

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