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Free Clivia Miniata PlantsA bold-looking plant with dark green, strap-like leaves produced symmetrically on either side of the flower spike. It looks particularly good when the pretty orange and yellow flowers open, creating a superb contrast. Flowering in the early part of the year, the plant provides colour at an often drab time. From autumn to early winter the Clivia prefers a rest. Keep the compost on the dry side and the plant a little cooler, to a minimum of 10°C (50°F). Avoid excessive sunlight, as this can scorch the foliage. Also, do not use too large a pot as the plant flowers better when the roots are a little restricted.Plant type : Flowering plant with erect, open habit Season of interest : Late winter to early spring Size : 40-45cm (16—18in) Flower : Trumpet-like 5-7.5cm (2—3in) orange and yellow, on 40-45cm (16—18in) stalk Leaf : Broad, strap-like, 45—60cm (18—24in) long, dark green Temperature : 15—21°C (59—70°F) Aspect/Light : Well-lit situation with exposure to sunlight, but with some shade Humidity : Moderate Watering : Evenly moisten compost from late winter to summer; keep on dry side from autumn to early winter Feeding : Once every two to three weeks with flowering plant fertilizer in spring and summer Propagation : Tease apart offsets with at least three 25cm (lOin) leaves and pot in houseplant potting compost at 18-20°C (65—68°F) in late summer Potting : Houseplant potting compost Problems : Mealy bug Availability : Occasionally available from late winter to early spring Uses indoors : Windowsill plant for most rooms, or table top plant provided very close to window |
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