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Clivia miniata

'Solomone Yellow'


Solomone Yellow Clivia




Family
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Clivia
Species
miniata
Cultivar
'Solomone Yellow'
Category
Bulbs, Perennials, Tropicals
USDA Hardiness Zone
10 - 11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Cool season protection required under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1c - H3
Temperature (°C)
-1 - 10
Temperature (°F)
30 - 50
Height
30 - 60 cm
Spread
30 - 60 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JanuaryMarchNovemberDecember
Landscape
Suitable for containers.
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
Fan shaped leaf arrangement.
Growth
Medium
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Notable Specimens
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada, as a seasonal potted plant.
Propagation
Easily by division anytime the plant is not in bloom.
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