Overview

Clivia caulescens is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Clivia, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Clivia caulescens grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Clivia caulescens is a plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Clivia. The species occurs in Eswatini, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. The plant is threatened by its excessive use by traditional healers as well as its collection by horticulturalists. It is expected that the plant's numbers will decrease by 25% over the next 60 years. In the garden it prefers partial shade and loam soil. In UK gardens it needs a warm, frost-free position in the UK (RHS H1c). Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse. It tolerates neutral soils, well-drained conditions and north-facing, east-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.

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About the genus

Clivia is a genus of monocot flowering plants native to southern Africa. They are from the family Amaryllidaceae, subfamily Amaryllidoideae. Common names are Natal lily or bush lily.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Clivia

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

North-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1c

Plant details

Clivia caulescens size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Clivia caulescens

Propagation

Seed, Division

Pest resistance

Mealybugs

Frequently asked questions