Clivia Bulbs

	The Forest Lily - Clivia miniata This native of South Africa has been growing in Europe for many years as a traditional low maintenance indoor plant.
	Growing Conditions On the West Coast of the United States, we see the Clivia in the frostless areas or well-protected parts of the garden. The Clivia likes a shaded area and does not prefer direct sunlight. This makes it a great indoor plant for shopping malls and offices. Clivias grow well in containers and do not mind crowded roots.
	Visual Description This striking member of the Amaryllis family has brilliant clustered flowers of orange and yellow shades, rising from a dense clump of dark green leaves. The leaves resemble a 2” wide strap and are almost one foot long. Most of the plants will flower from December to April depending on their location in the garden and will flower for several months.
	A Special Variegation The new “Charm” series, characterized by orange and yellow shaded flowers with dark green foliage, will perform very well in shaded borders with ferns, Azaleas, Camellias and Rhododendrons. We are one of the few companies that can also offer the Orange Variegated type, which is unique in its kind.
	Flowering Throughout years of selections, the first yellow color came commercially available in the 1960. Since the Clivia is a very slow grower, the flowering does not start till after 5 years of sowing the seeds. Needless to say hybridizing has been a slow process and there are only few specialized breeders left. This slow breeding and growing process, is one of the main reasons for the higher seed and plant prices.
	How and When to Get Clivia The Hortus Group will offer seeds, available from January until April, liners and pre-finished material of the “Charm” series.