What is Clivia?

Clivia is a genus of plants that belong to the family of Liliaceae plants. It includes a number of species that resemble trumpet -shaped Amyllis, most of which come from the eastern part of South Africa. Many Clivia plants produce a cluster of orange flowers, but there are several varieties that bloom yellow flowers. The fully adult plant Clivia generally reaches 2 to 3 feet (about 61 to 91 cm), with a spread of 2 feet (about 61 cm). It usually takes several years for the Clivia plant to be mature enough to flowering.

Some common types of Clivia include c. Miniata , c. Caulescens and c. Nobilis . Miniata and caulescens usually bloom three years after the seeds are planted while nobilis can take up to eight years. All three can produce excellent plants in a pot. As the falls approach, the pots should move to the porch or terrace to acclimatize to cold temperatures. This is usually necessary for the right hopes in the spring. Clivias generally favoredIt stucks a watering mixture that is acidic and well -drained, such as composting pine. The addition of Potaš to the watering mixture at the end of winter also also promotes flower growth.

Adding fertilizers every three to four weeks, from the beginning of spring to the end of summer, can also improve flower growth. Clivias, which are close to the flourishing, usually require a high potassium fertilizer. On the other hand, clivias, which are years away from flowering, usually require a high nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer.

Clivias should be connected once a week for the pre -region period or less often during the winter. The soil should be dry before further watering, otherwise the clivia may develop rot. Only if the leaves begin to mind, should more water supplied to the plant.

Shaded areas in the garden or on a tree -covered landscape are a great place to plant clives. Clivias in their natural forest habitatThey also compete with the roots of the surrounding trees for nutrients and water. The same toughness allows Clivias to survive under the trees in the yard. The tree cover also provides frost protection during the winter.