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Clivia miniata

Image of Clivia miniata

Gerald L. Klingaman

Family

Liliaceae

Botanical Name

Clivia miniata

Plant Common Name

Clivia

General Description

Attractive and adaptable, this evergreen herbaceous perennial from South Africa produces sturdy-stemmed umbels of orange trumpet-shaped blooms above a graceful fountain of strappy, fibrous, dark green foliage. Flowering usually occurs in winter and spring, but occasionally at other seasons. Many cultivars are available including yellow-flowered and variegated selections.

This plant thrives in partial shade and humus-rich, well drained soil. Use as a conservatory or house plant, or in perennial borders or mixed plantings where hardy.

Characteristics

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    9 - 11

  • Sunset Zone

    H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

  • Plant Type

    Tender Perennial

  • Sun Exposure

    Partial Shade, Full Shade

  • Height

    1'-3' / 0.3m - 0.9m

  • Width

    1'-3' / 0.3m - 0.9m

  • Bloom Time

    Spring, Winter, Indeterminate

  • Native To

    South Africa

Growing Conditions

  • Tolerances

    Drought

  • Growth Rate

    Slow

  • Water Requirements

    Drought Tolerant

  • Seasonal Interest

    Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Color

    Yellow, Red, Orange

  • Fruit Color

    Red

  • Foliage Color (Spring)

    Dark Green

  • Foliage Color (Summer)

    Dark Green

  • Foliage Color (Fall)

    Dark Green

  • Foliage Color (Winter)

    Dark Green

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    Yes

  • Foliage Sheen

    Glossy

  • Evergreen

    Yes

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Usage

    Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

  • Self-Sowing

    No