How to grow and care for Clivia miniata (Lindl.) Bosse
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Clivia miniata (Lindl.) Bosse, Fire lily
Clivia miniata (Lindl.) Bosse 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Medium
16C° ~20C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Amaryllidaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in tropical or subtropical regions.
👀 Characteristics details
Most of them have succulent leaves, which makes them well-adapted to dry environments.
🌺 Flower
Most flowers are arranged in cymes or umbels. The flowers are bisexual and exhibit radial symmetry.
🎋 Stem
Most are herbaceous plants with corms, although they are commonly referred to as bulbs.
water
How to water Clivia miniata (Lindl.) Bosse
How often should I water?
check Clivia miniata (Lindl.) Bosse Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Summer. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Clivia miniata (Lindl.) Bosse need?
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Clivia miniata (Lindl.) Bosse likes Medium, Low, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 2K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
2K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~20℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Clivia miniata (Lindl.) Bosse at home, make sure the temperature is 16~20℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Clivia miniata (Lindl.) Bosse prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Clivia miniata (Lindl.) Bosse is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Amaryllidaceae, Genus: Clivia, Species: Clivia miniata
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | South Africa |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Clivia |
| Species | Clivia miniata |
Is Clivia miniata (Lindl.) Bosse toxic?
Clivia miniata (Lindl.) Bosse is dangerous to Cat, Hamster, Dog
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