Clivia, Variegated Bush Lily, Fire Lily, Natal Lily, Kaffir Lily, September Lily
Cliviaminiata 'Variegata'

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Clivia (KLY-vee-uh)
Species: miniata (min-ee-AH-tuh)
Cultivar: Variegata

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds