Clivia gardenii (Major Garden's clivia)

Cultivation

Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with added leaf mould and grit in bright, filtered light with shade from hot sun. In growth, water freely & feed weekly until flower buds form. Repot infrequently - Clivias resent root disturbance and need a restricted roots to encourage flowering. Outdoors, grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. A slow-growing, long-lived plant.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Sub-Tropical, Beds and borders, Conservatory, Greenhouse

UK hardiness

H1c

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

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

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

Native to

South Africa

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Any part of the plant may cause discomfort if ingested. The sap may cause skin irritation.