Clivia miniata Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Christmas lily or bush lily is a broad-leaved, evergreen perennial plant native to the subtropics and scrublands of Africa. It is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family and contains compounds that can be toxic to pets and humans if ingested. The plant has large, funnel-shaped flowers that combine yellow and orange colors.
Common Name |
Natal lily or bush lily
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Plant Type
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Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Clivia miniata
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Genus
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Clivia
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Family
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Amaryllidaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Clivia miniata Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Clivia miniata.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Clivia miniata needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Clivia miniata needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Clivia miniata Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Clivia miniata to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
50°F
to 55°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Clivia miniata to thrive is between 40% and 50%. |
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Clivia miniata Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Clivia miniata. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Clivia miniata plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Clivia miniata Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Clivia miniata plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Orange
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Characteristics |
Cut Flowers
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Clivia miniata toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pets |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Clivia miniata Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Clivia miniata, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Clivia miniata Native Region |
Find out where the Clivia miniata plant originated. |
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Country |
Central African Republic (the)
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