Clivia miniata ‘citrina’
C. miniata is the most common species and can be found in many forms and hybrids. The yellow form has the same characteristics, but is much rarer in cultivation.
The genus
A very popular woodplant originating from the eastern part of South Africa. As Clivia does not require much light, it has become a very popular houseplant which can be put outside in the shade during the summer. It supports only very light frosts and can only be grown in the open ground in coastal areas.
- Family :Amaryllidaceae
- Native to :Afrique du Sud (Natal)
- Native climate :sub tropical (dry winter)
- Colour :Yellow
- Hardiness :very little
- Exposure :shade
- Storage organ :rhizome
- Growth :evergreen
- Flowering height :40-70 cm
- Uses :In the ground - Containers or pot - Woodland
Growing cycle
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Planting :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-3), December (sem. 2-4)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :February (sem. 3-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-2)