Clivia Species, Transvaal Clivia, Bush Lily, Kaffir Lily, Natal Lily

Cliviacaulescens

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Clivia (KLY-vee-uh)
Species
caulescens (kawl-ESS-kens)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
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
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Scarlet (dark red)
Coral/Apricot
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Anderson, California

Castro Valley, California

Ontario, California

San Leandro, California

Stockton, California

Upland, California

Pierre Part, Louisiana

Wilsall, Montana

Aiken, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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J
Ogden, UT | October 2006 | neutral

Actuallly all I know about this Kafir Lily was I was told
not to change it's direction once it was in a position,
and not ...Read More

L
New Port Richey, FL | February 2006 | positive

Plant thrives outdoors in partial shade. Plant is breaking clay pot, it is so rootbound. I will divide next week, but requires the 'patie...Read More

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | July 2004 | positive

Rare species of Clivia with drooping red-orange flowers, sometimes tinged with green at the tips. Blooms in souhtern California mid summer

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