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Clivia miniata

var. citrina


Yellow Bush, Golden Natal Lily




Family
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Clivia
Species
miniata
Category
Bulbs, Perennials, Tropicals
Variety
citrina
USDA Hardiness Zone
9 - 11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cool season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1c
Temperature (°C)
5 - 10
Height
10 - 50 cm
Spread
10 - 50 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JanuaryMarchNovemberDecember
General Description
An evergreen lily with bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers.
Landscape
Excellent container plant.
Cultivation
Tolerant of low light but reluctant to flower in such conditions. C. miniata blooms best in bright light allowing the plant to dry out between waterings in the winter if grown as a pot plant. Fertilize weekly during the active growing season but eliminate feeding in the winter. Keep plants pot-bound. If grown indoors keep plants cool (10°C) to stimulate spring flowering.
Shape
Erect, bushy habit.
Growth
Slow
Pests
Mealybugs should be watched for.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Leaves are dark green and strap-shaped.
Flower Description
Flowers are bright yellow with a trumpet-shape, 5-7 cm in length, appearing on erect terminal stems.
Propagation
Easily by division anytime the plant is not in bloom.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
All parts of the plant may cause upset stomach if eaten.
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