Clivia caulescens is an evergreen bulbous plant producing rhizomes, which tend to sucker. This species grows into a large plant with the stem up to a height of 0.5-2.0 m and 30-40 mm in diameter. In time, the lower portion of the stem becomes leafless, only the leaf scars remaining. The leaves are dark green, 400-900 x 50 mm. The inflorescence consists of 15-20 orange to cream-coloured, pendulous flowers. The petals curve outwards at their tips, which are green.
How to Grow and Care
Clivias are easy to grow, but their position is vital. Early morning sun or dappled shade is best, with protection from midday and afternoon sun. Clivias planted out in the open will become scorched and unsightly on the first hot sunny day.
In cold climate areas, clivias will need protection from frost. The far-reaching canopy of a deciduous tree over the top of a clivia patch will drastically reduce the likelihood of frost damage.
LIGHT: Clivias grow best where they receive bright daylight but little or no direct sun--in a north-facing window, for example, or in an east- or west-facing window that is partially shaded by a deciduous tree.
You can summer your plant outdoors in a shady location. Just remember to bring it back in before the first frost. Clivias won't endure temperatures that dip much below freezing.
WATER: Clivias prefer to be kept on the dry side. We strongly suggest that you avoid a weekly watering regimen and instead water only when the plant requires it.
During the growing season, which begins after the "Winter Rest" and continues through October, water thoroughly (until water drains freely from the hole in the bottom of the pot) when the top inch of the potting mix becomes dry to the touch. Potting mix that remains constantly wet can cause rot, which is first manifested by the appearance of pale green or bright orange cankers on the leaves.
Please note that misting the leaves is neither necessary nor desirable and can encourage disease.
Origin: Clivia caulescens R.A.Dyer is native to South Africa.
HOW TO PROPAGATE CLIVIAS
To be sure of getting a plant that's true to the colour of the parent plant, grow clivias by division. This is best done when the flowering period has finished in late spring or early summer.
Clivias also grow readily from fresh seed. Clivia seed is ripe when the seed pods change from green to red or yellow.
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- Scientific name: Clivia caulescens R.A.Dyer
- Common names: Stem clivia, Stalked clivia
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Subfamily: Amaryllidoideae
- Genus: Clivia
How to Grow and Care
Clivias are easy to grow, but their position is vital. Early morning sun or dappled shade is best, with protection from midday and afternoon sun. Clivias planted out in the open will become scorched and unsightly on the first hot sunny day.
In cold climate areas, clivias will need protection from frost. The far-reaching canopy of a deciduous tree over the top of a clivia patch will drastically reduce the likelihood of frost damage.
LIGHT: Clivias grow best where they receive bright daylight but little or no direct sun--in a north-facing window, for example, or in an east- or west-facing window that is partially shaded by a deciduous tree.
You can summer your plant outdoors in a shady location. Just remember to bring it back in before the first frost. Clivias won't endure temperatures that dip much below freezing.
WATER: Clivias prefer to be kept on the dry side. We strongly suggest that you avoid a weekly watering regimen and instead water only when the plant requires it.
During the growing season, which begins after the "Winter Rest" and continues through October, water thoroughly (until water drains freely from the hole in the bottom of the pot) when the top inch of the potting mix becomes dry to the touch. Potting mix that remains constantly wet can cause rot, which is first manifested by the appearance of pale green or bright orange cankers on the leaves.
Please note that misting the leaves is neither necessary nor desirable and can encourage disease.
Origin: Clivia caulescens R.A.Dyer is native to South Africa.
HOW TO PROPAGATE CLIVIAS
To be sure of getting a plant that's true to the colour of the parent plant, grow clivias by division. This is best done when the flowering period has finished in late spring or early summer.
Clivias also grow readily from fresh seed. Clivia seed is ripe when the seed pods change from green to red or yellow.
- ALSO READ some more info HOW TO GROW AND CARE FOR Clivia
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