Clivia were grown widely as indoor plants in Great Britain and the colder regions of Europe. Grown for their foliage as well as the flowers clivia were extremly popular and indeed fashionable. Indoors grow them near a window, but protected from direct sunlight. Outdoors they do well in filtered shade, the roots running among leaf litter in a well drained position

Growing Clivia Species
       




Growing Clivia

Clivia are named after Lady Clive, Duchess of Northumberland, this South African amaryllid is really a fantastic addition to the garden, be it the shadehouse, in a pot or in a woodland setting.

Clivia Species
Clivia miniata (open flowered)
Clivia nobilus (longstemmed pendulous)
Clivia gardenii (longstemmed pendulous)
Clivia caulescens (longstemmed pendulous)
Clivia robusta
Clivia Mirabilis
Clivia x Nimbicola

With well over 70 hybrids and colours ranging from cream to orange a wide choice is available from mail order specialists.

Growing Conditions for clivia.
Clivia can do very well in shad e areas where often it is difficult to grow anything at all.

Clivia prefer a dry climate, humidity is not tolerated, frost and direct sunlight can damage the flowers and leaves.

Planting Clivia.
Dig the ground over well, add some organic matter and ensure that drainage is good. If dividing plants separate the offshoots with a sharp knife.

Clivia Care.
Don't over water. Remember they need shade, but too much shade will inhibit flowering.
Clivia in Containers. Compost and a good open potting mix, 50/50 in a large tub (to avoid repotting too frequently) as Clivia do not like to have their roots disturbed.
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