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Clivia, Bush Lily, Fire Lily, Natal Lily, Kaffir Lily, September Lily 'Abigail'

Cliviaminiata

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Family

Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Clivia (KLY-vee-uh)

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Species

miniata (min-ee-AH-tuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Category

Perennials

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Suitable for growing in containers

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting

Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing

Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds

Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

El Cajon, California

Granite Hills, California

Harbison Canyon, California

Rancho San Diego, California

Brooksville, Florida

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