Kaffir-Lily

Clivia minata

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Liliaceae
Genus:
Clivia
Species:
Clivia minata
USDA Symbol:
CLMI11

Growth Characteristics

Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
feb,mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
orange, yellow, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to forest floors with organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Fresh seed germinates best; remove fleshy seed coat before sowing. Sow with embryo facing down, barely covered.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI