Clivias\u00a0will grow in shade, but may become ‘leggy’ if grown in deep shade. They will still flower, but not prolifically. Aim for good light in autumn and spring, but avoid strong sunlight in the summer months. Best grown in fertile, well-drained soil. Like many other amaryllids,\u00a0Clivia is considered poisonous because it contains small amounts of the alkaloid lycorine. However, large quantities must be ingested to cause symptoms of toxicity. Clivias are expensive\u00a0because they have high ornamental value and a long-lasting flowering interval. In addition to that, cultivating Clivia plants takes two to three years, which is a lot compared to other flowering plants.\u00a0 Water clivia\u00a0once a week in summer. In winter you can rely on nature to provide enough water. Make sure your clivia are planted in well-draining soil. They tend to rot if the soil becomes waterlogged. Clivia are subject to weather conditions like other plants. They need\u00a0at least 6 weeks of cold weather to flower. After this cold spell, the warming temperatures prompt the plant to commence flowering. Plants that are kept in pots inside a warm house may miss this cold spell and not flower. Clivia miniata (fire lily, kaffir lily, bush lily), Clivia nobilis (natal clivia, drooping clivia, greentip fire lily). Height:\u00a0usually 35\u201375cm. Plant type: herbaceous evergreen perennial. Foliage: strappy deep green leaves.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Clivias\u00a0will grow in shade, but may become ‘leggy’ if grown in deep shade. They will still flower, but not prolifically. Aim for good light in autumn and spring, but avoid strong sunlight in the summer months.<\/p>\n