Clivia Varieties

January 29, 2024 Post a Comment

Clivia varieties

The main colour being orange but more uncommon colours like yellow and reds are available. New varieties are being bred such as apricot, cream and a rare white. Each umbel (flower head) can have upwards of 12 to 20 blooms. Clivia generally take 3 years to mature until they begin to flower.

Do clivias prefer sun or shade?

Clivia fare best in dappled sunlight or early morning sun. Dark shade will limit the amount of flowers that your clivia produce. Feed clivia in spring and autumn with 3:1:5 slow-release fertiliser. Clivia in pots should be fed once a month with a liquid fertiliser such as Seagro.

How many colors of clivia are there?

Gardeners willing to seek them out will find clivia flowers in creamy pale yellows, rich peach and pink shades, and green-tinted bronzy red. Flower forms are varied, too, thanks to interspecific crosses of Clivia miniata with the five other species: C. caulescens, C.

How long does a clivia plant live?

Clivia can live for many years and grows to around 45cm high and 30-40cm wide.

Do clivias flower more than once a year?

Clivia can flower at slightly different times each year depending on if we have had a cold winter or a warmish winter. Although most C. miniataflower in September, some are a little slower and may flower in October or November. The amount of light seems to also be a factor.

Is there a pink clivia?

Just as there are three or more genetic types of yellow flowered Clivia, there are multiple types of pink and peach flowered Clivia. Rudo`s Pinks are some of the best pinks ever bred from Appleblossoms.

Is there a blue clivia?

I have to explain to the person that there is NO SUCH THING as blue or purple Clivia. I could make a fortune if I could breed such a thing. Pure white Clivia are also just a dream at this stage.

Can you plant different colour clivias together?

Clivias en masse Consider growing a few different Clivia species and colour forms together to give your shady corner pops of changing flower colours and structure through the season. You will need a frost-free garden for outdoor growing and well-drained garden soil.

How many times a year do clivias flower?

In fact, most mature clivias will flower twice a year, occasionally even more. Expect at least one blooming session in winter (it's their normal season), but it's certainly not unusual to see them bloom again in the summer and sometimes yet again in the fall.

Where is the best place to plant a clivia?

Clivias will grow in shade, but may become 'leggy' if grown in deep shade. They will still flower, but not prolifically. Aim for good light in autumn and spring, but avoid strong sunlight in the summer months. Best grown in fertile, well-drained soil.

What is the best fertiliser for clivias?

Liquid fish emulsion or seaweed fertilisers are very useful, while slow release fertilisers like Osmocote are effective. Clivias planted in garden beds benefit from a dressing of blood and bone, or a slow release fertiliser such as Dynamic Lifter (being careful to apply it away from the base of the plant).

How poisonous is clivia?

Scientific Name: Clivia spp. Clinical Signs: Vomiting, salvation, diarrhea; large ingestions cause convulsions, low blood pressure, tremors and cardiac arrhythmias. Bulbs are the most poisonous part.

How often should you water a clivia?

A Clivia needs moderate irrigation. It is sufficient to water once a week and keep the soil a little moist. In the winter period it is sufficient to water once every 2 weeks.

Do clivia like to be crowded?

Clivias tolerate considerable crowding of their roots and bloom best, in fact, when pot-bound.

Do clivias like lots of water?

In the wild, clivias grow in woodland and forests from the Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga. They are found in thick mats in shallow, well-drained soil on rocks covered with leaf mould, nature's mulch. For this reason, keep clivias moist at all times, but avoid overwatering as clivias do not like waterlogged soil.

Can you cut clivias back?

How to prune clivas. Once flowering season in spring is finished, cut back the flowers right at the base of the stem. It is also a good time to clean up the rest of the plant by removing any yellowed, brown or damaged leaves. Clip leaves right at the base.

What plants go well with clivias?

The leaves of all these plants provide a striking contrast to clivias. ... Designing with clivias

Bergenia sp.
Mona lavender (Plectranthus sp)
Coral bells (Heuchera sp)
Foamflower (Tiarella sp)
Ajuga sp.
Lilyturf (Liriope sp)

When should I stop watering my clivia?

Before the first freeze, move your plants indoors. Plants should get no water between October 1 and January 22.

How do you keep clivias blooming?

It is possible to force clivia to bloom once the initial flowering period is over. Clivia needs a cold period of 25-30 days in order to bloom. You can simulate this natural cold period by placing your clivia in a cool area with daytime temperatures at about 40-60 degrees F. (4-15 C.), but no lower than 35 degrees F.

Why do clivia leaves go yellow?

Yellowing of younger leaves can indicate overwatering: a more-serious symptom. The potting mixture should dry out slightly between waterings when it is actively growing and completely dry out during the rest period.