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Legit Porterfield, WI(Zone 4b) Feb 10, 2002

I have a clivia I bought at a master gardeners sale last spring. It's good sized, and healthy and growing. I keep it on the dry side, because I was loosing a few leaves, and it is happier dry. Can someone tell me if I need to give it any special care, and what I should expect from it bloom - wise. Thanks, L

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WillCreed New York, NY(Zone 6a) Feb 13, 2002

Clivia or Kaffir lily blooms best when potbound. You should repot it only if it is so potbound that it only retains water for a day or so.

To encourage blooming, clivia needs cool temps (40 to 50 degrees, if possible) and just enough water to prevent wilting for about a month in the fall.

During the growing season following the bloom, the soil should be kept moderately moist but never wet. That means, water well, and don't water again until the surface soil appears dry. If you have a fair sized plant, once a week should be enough. Fertilize sparingly at half strength while it is actively growing.

Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

Will Creed, Horticulturist
Horticultural Help, NYC
Email: willcreed@HorticulturalHelp.com

P.S. You may be interested in my website at www.HorticulturalHelp.com and my Indoor Plant Bulletins that I publish monthly.

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Evert Helsinki, Finland(Zone 4b) Feb 23, 2002

I think that the cool temperture is not always needed - I took my Clivia out last summer and we had very warm and humid weather - then I saw that there's buds coming... cool, they were the first flowers for about 15 or more years.. :> - Photo: http://community.webshots.com/photo/31004241/31004890oXfTXhuTld

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