Botanical Name: Common Names:
Clivia miniata Kaffir Lily, Bush Lily, Natal Lily,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting, Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping, Tufting
Description:
Clivia miniata is a popular flowering plant with striking clusters of vibrant orange, red, or yellow flowers. This evergreen perennial is native to South Africa and is highly regarded for its ability to bloom in shade and low light conditions. Clivia miniata features long, strap-like dark green leaves that grow in a clumping habit, creating a lush and attractive foliage. The flowers emerge on sturdy stems above the leaves and typically appear in late winter to early spring, brightening up the landscape with their colourful display. Well-suited for shade gardens, woodland settings, or as an indoor plant. Grows to approx. 30-60cm H x W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Indoor Plant, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Rockery, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Mealy Bugs, Rust, Scale, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Amaryllidaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream, Orange, Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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