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Clivia Bulbs
Clivias never fail to make an unusual statement indoors or out.
This unique member of the Amaryllis family grows wild in South Africa, but it became a
highly sought after conservatory plant in the western world in the Victorian era. Clivia
grows from a tuberous root, and its dark green foliage is evergreen.
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The common colour is
orange, but a rarer yellow variety is highly prized. A rounded flower head of funnel-shaped
blooms appears atop a 2' stalk, the growth habit being reminiscent of Agapanthus. In frostless
zones, Clivia may be grown outdoors in bright shade, but it is generally cultivated as a house
plant.
For optimum growth, Clivia needs rich, moist soil and bright indirect sunlight. It may bloom
anywhere from December to April, but you should know that you may have to wait for a couple
of years for the plant to begin to bloom. Being so unusual, Clivias require some financial
investment with plants ranging anywhere from $30 to $200 each.
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