Clivia miniata
Kaffir Lily
Description
A clumping evergreen bulb, this Kafir Lily produces long, strapped-shaped leaves. Deep orange to red orange, funnel-shaped flowers appear above foliage in late winter and spring. Red berries appear after bloom period. It tolerates deep shade to half sun. The plant requires frost protection. It performs well in containers. Bulbs will spread and do well when crowded.
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.