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
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.