Clivia caulescens

Clivia caulescens

Native to:
Eswatini | South Africa

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Amaryllidaceae
Genus:
Clivia
Species:
Clivia caulescens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
sep,oct,nov
Bloom Colors:
orange, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Fresh seed germinates best. Remove fleshy berry coating before sowing. Seeds lose viability if allowed to dry out completely.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow immediately, Either the viability of these seeds is short or the species propagates best with fresh seed. Stored seed might be coaxed into germination with temperature cycling and patience. Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months * hydrophilic

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society