Clivia miniata
Natal lily
- Position: bright but indirect light
- Soil: good potting compost
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: April to August
- Hardiness: tender (indoors only)
- Current height: approximately 60cm (+ or - 10% including the pot)
- Pot cover: choose a 14cm pot cover to give a good fit over the pot
- Shop the look: Vibes deep blue pot cover Ø14cm
This is a firm favourite and it is easy to see why, being simple to grow and striking. Many cheerful orange trumpet-shaped flowers, with bright yellow central anthers, are borne in groups on tall upright stems, arising from a rosette of long dark green strap-like leaves. Perfect for adding a splash of colour to any room.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery pot). They do however make excellent potted plants, and if you wish to pot yours up, we do have a wide range of pots on our website to choose from. - Home care: Once flowering is finished remove faded blooms near the base and reduce watering through the winter, but don't let it dry out completely. To allow new flowers to form it needs a cool period around 10°C from November to February when you water sparingly. After this period you can start to feed with a balanced fertiliser each week until the the buds form, then move it to a warmer room (approximately 16°C) and increase watering. Keep away from radiators or direct sun, and try not to disturb the plant when in flower. Sponge leaves occasionally.
Goes well with...
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Round ribbed plant pot - dark blue
Ø14 × H13cm
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Baby Bio drip feeders - pack of 4
4 × 40ml
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Copper plated plant mister
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Brass plant bowl
Ø46 × H9cm
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Rough cast aluminium bowl
30 × 22 × 12cm
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Rough cast aluminium bowl - charcoal black
30 × 22 × 12.5cm
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Round plant pot - white
Ø7 × H6cm
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Houseplant watering indicator