Lilies: What caused this?, 1 by bbrookrd

bbrookrd wrote:
I have grown clivia for 25 years and I think yours looks like the plant just got too much direct sun light during the summer. I take mine out of the greenhouse for the summer, but I keep it out of direct sun as it tends to burn if I don't and I don't water it very often. The plant always comes back and blooms in the spring without a problem. There is a lot of discussion about calling this plant a Kafir Lily (kaffir) due to the the fact that in South Africa this is viewed as racially derogatory by many. Here is one opinion. "The name Kaffir Lily is currently considered to be politically incorrect. In fact use that name in South Africa and you are bound to get into trouble! It is greatly insulting to black South Africans." Though some say it is fine when using it to discuss plants. Thought you might want to know. This is one of many I have had since 1981 which I have burned several times. It has 7 to 10 spikes each spring and has been divided many times to produce numerous lg plants. I still am craving a yellow one, but the price is just too dear. Patti

This message was edited Sep 18, 2006 7:27 PM