Botanical Name: Clivia miniata
Common Name: African lily
Type of Plant: monocot: perennial
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape distinctive pattern of strap-shaped leaves arising in bunched 'stack-rows' from a basal bulb-like fleshy structure, arching outwards to form a low-medium sized clum p
Height 1-1/2-3'
Spread equal +
Growth Rate slow
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors partial sun/shade, full sun along coast
Soil prefers well mulched, moist, acidic pH soils
Hardiness hardy, (zones 15-17, 19-24) prefers warm, moist climate
 
Morphology:
Leaves fleshy, distinctly strap-shaped, dark glossy green, arise from base in rows, 1-1/2 to 3' long, 1-3" wide, rounded tips
Flowers yellow, orange or red, funnel shaped, 10-20 in a compact umbel, 2-3" long, stalk 1-3' long – December-April
Fruit 1/2" red berry
 
Propagation:
division of clump, seed
 
Usage:
small filler or large facer for its dramatic flower display and attractive foliage in shady locations; effective container plant, often used in tropical or even woodsy landscape styles
 
Landscape Care:
Watering regular, tolerates heavy watering if drainage is good
Fertilizing balanced in spring and summer, iron for chlorosis
Pruning none – remove old flower stalks and leaves
Pests/Diseases snails/slugs, salt burn in poorly drained soil
Special Conditions/Other blooms best in root-bound condition
 
Origin: South Africa
Family: Amaryllidaceae

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