Belgium Hybrid Clivia

November 08, 2024 Post a Comment

Belgium hybrid clivia

A reliable performer under tough conditions, Clivia Belgian Hybrid (Clivia miniata), is a very good plant for a shady dry position. Also known as Kaffir Lily, this evergreen clump forming plant with dark green strap like leaves produces large heads of orange/ brick red flowers in Spring once mature.

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 do you take care of a clivia plant?

Grow clivia under cover in a frost-free place, avoiding hot rooms, in good light but out of direct sun. Water regularly in summer but sparingly in winter, when the plant should be 'rested' in a cool place. Feed in spring and summer, and deadhead once flowering has finished. Propagate from offsets, in spring.

Where should clivias be planted?

They enjoy a position in full shade, but will tolerate dappled shade or a bit of morning sun. When used as patio plants, clivias grow best in containers with a diameter of between 10-25cm. Plant in a compost-rich, sandy soil mix. Make sure the container will drain well.

How long does a clivia plant live?

You can grow them beautifully for more than 20 years without ever disturbing the roots by repotting.

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 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.

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.

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.

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).

Do clivia like to be crowded?

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

What potting soil is best for clivia?

Potting Media Clivia roots need a lot of air around them, so the compost must be well drained and slightly acidic. The ideal medium is 2 parts medium grade pine bark 1 part ericaceous compost 1 part fine horticultural grit/ perlite.

What can I plant next to clivias?

Use the foliage as a backdrop to keep your dry, shady spot in flower though spring, summer and autumn by planting in the same plot:

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

What months do clivias flower?

Most bloom in spring, but flowering times do vary, depending on the species Clivia gardenii, for instance, blooms from autumn to spring, bringing welcome colour to the winter garden. They produce strong flower stems that are topped with heads of large funnel-shaped flowers in vibrant hues of yellow, orange, and red.

Does clivia multiply?

Clivia's natural multiplication by offsets. Clivias are one of many plants that produce offsets. These are the tiny plants that cluster around the base of the mother plant and grow up to be exactly like their parent.

How often should you water a clivia plant?

During the spring and summer growing seasons, a clivia needs regular watering but should be allowed to become dry to the touch between waterings. An automatic weekly watering will often be too much and can cause rot. Fertilize once a month with a half-strength dilute solution of 20-20-20 fertilizer.

Is clivia poisonous to dogs?

Clivia lily poisoning in dogs is caused by the consumption of any part of the clivia lily plant, but the bulbs and berries are the most toxic. There are several types of poisons in the clivia lily such as hippeastrine miniatine, clivatine, clivonine, and lycorine (phenanthridine alkaloids).

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.

Can clivia tolerate full sun?

The ideal position for Clivia Clivia is best planted in low light areas of the garden. In full sun, plants will become bleached and stressed. Clivias do need protection from frost so in some areas they should be grown in pots that can be moved indoors or into a glasshouse during the winter.